Commercial Contracts Lead — Construction (Hybrid, Bonus)

Doka; Kemsley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive employee benefits

Company Bonus

Job summary

Doka is seeking a Contract Manager to join our UK team. You will assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance and robust commercial governance.

Based in the UK with office three days a week and occasional site travel to Sheffield/Glasgow, you will support tender processes, manage claims, and strengthen relationships with clients and partners across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of commercial principles, contract management, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience negotiating and managing high-value contracts.
• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management, or infrastructure sectors preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor and client relationships

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts.
• Support tender and bid processes by reviewing contractual terms and conditions.
• Support project managers and operational teams with contract interpretation and guidance.
• Preparing Applications for payment where applicable (minimal).
• Evaluate contractual implications of project decisions and changes.
• Maintaining qualifications such as Constructionline, Builders Profile, etc.
• Ensuring maintenance contracts are in place.
• Improve cost control and monitoring of renewals and reviews.
• Assist with debt collection and legal action.
• Manage claims from/against customers and suppliers.
• Support the wider team in resolution of contractual claims and disputes.
• Review, update and manage T&Cs; ensure documentation is in place for Large Scale Projects (90k+ revenue).
• Participate in negotiation, discussions and development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures.
• Monitor adherence to contractual obligations by all parties.
• Support internal and external audits relating to contract management and internal policies.
• Maintain local policies and procedures in Consense in line with Head Office policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and industry partners.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes.
• KPIs include contract compliance, risk reduction, timely execution and renewals, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Contract management

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Doka is seeking a Contract Manager to join our UK team. You will assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of customer, supplier, and subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance and robust commercial governance.

Based in the UK with office three days a week and occasional site travel to Sheffield/Glasgow, you will support tender processes, manage claims, and strengthen relationships with clients and partners across projects.