Description
Role: Commercial Contract Manager
Location: London/Hybrid (2 days/week on site)
IR35: Inside
Rate: £575/day (MAX)
Duration: 12 Months
Responsibilities:
- Post-contract award administration of a range of construction and professional service contracts.
- Developing and managing variations/change control and other contract mechanisms.
- Support Senior Commercial Manager and, where within experience, provide commercial advice and support to relevant stakeholders in developing commercial strategy.
- Analysis and issue resolution; make effective decisions and risk mitigation, escalating to Senior Commercial Manager where necessary. Drive continuous improvement of processes.
- Support negotiations with suppliers to vary or change contracts, obtaining and managing input for operational colleagues and others as directed.
- Comply with all departmental controls relating to commercial practice and otherwise, including strict adherence to delegated authorities, governance, legislation, and policy as appropriate.
- Support the operational project sponsors to deliver business objectives.
- Use contract management systems appropriately to ensure all commercial decisions are evidenced and auditable.
- Lead conflict and issue resolution with suppliers and stakeholders, seeking support from the Senior Commercial Manager where appropriate.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g., estates, operations, finance).