An established and expanding organisation operating across engineering, energy and infrastructure project environments is seeking a Contract Manager - Commercial & Projects to join their team.
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This is a commercially focused role where you will take ownership of contract administration, project commercial performance and risk management across a portfolio of high-value projects. Working alongside senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners, you will help drive successful project outcomes while strengthening the organisation's commercial governance and contract management capability.
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This position offers genuine influence, visibility and the opportunity to contribute directly to business growth.
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About The Role
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- Reviewing, negotiating and administering customer, supplier and subcontractor agreements
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- Providing commercial guidance throughout tender, mobilisation and delivery phases
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- Managing contractual obligations and ensuring compliance across projects
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- Identifying and mitigating commercial, contractual and operational risks
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- Supporting project teams with variations, claims, extensions of time and contract administration matters
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- Monitoring project performance and protecting commercial entitlements
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- Coordinating subcontractor engagement and commercial management activities
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- Developing and improving contract management frameworks, policies and reporting processes
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- Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution initiatives
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- Partnering with project and operational leaders to achieve successful commercial outcomes
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About You
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- Demonstrated experience in contract management, commercial management or project management positions
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- Strong understanding of contract administration principles and commercial risk management
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- Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, resources or industrial environments
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- Proven capability managing project delays, variations, claims and contractual correspondence
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- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
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- Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving capability
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- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across multiple business functions
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- A practical, solutions-focused approach to managing commercial outcomes
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Highly Desirable
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- Legal qualifications or previous legal practice experience
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- Experience reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts
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- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure, industrial or energy projects
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- Understanding of project delivery frameworks and contract governance processes
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What's on Offer
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- Permanent position within a growing and well-established organisation
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- Opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects
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- Varied role with significant autonomy and influence
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- Collaborative and qualified team environment
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- Strong career development and progression opportunities
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