Commercial Contracts Manager

Kohler (Rehlko); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Rehlko in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to lead the negotiation and administration of major contracts across hyperscale and industrial projects.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage contractual risk, support project delivery, and ensure robust governance while mentoring the commercial team.

The role offers a competitive salary (£80,000-£95,000) and a safe, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex commercial contracts and customer agreements.
• Strong risk management and governance skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead review, negotiation and administration of MSAs, SOWs, NDAs and related contracts.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial and operational risks across projects.
• Support sales, estimating and delivery teams during tendering and contract award.
• Ensure obligations are clearly communicated to operations teams.
• Develop robust contract governance processes and controls.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management systems and KPIs.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder influence

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Commercial Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in managing contractual risk, supporting project delivery and ensuring robust commercial governance across Rehlko's portfolio of hyperscale and industrial projects. This is a senior commercial position responsible for negotiating, reviewing and administering complex customer agreements, whilst providing expert contractual guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will become the commercial lead for major customer contracts, helping to protect the business from unnecessary risk whilst enabling sustainable growth and strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review, negotiation and administration of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), NDAs and associated commercial contracts.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual, commercial and operational risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support sales, estimating and project delivery teams during tendering and contract award stages.
• Ensure contractual obligations are clearly communicated and understood by operational teams.
• Develop and maintain robust contract governance processes and controls.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of contract lifecycle management systems.
• Monitor contractual KPIs, service levels and compliance requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for contractual disputes, claims and commercial challenges.
• Lead the resolution of customer contra charges and commercial disputes.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and development support to Commercial Assistants and wider commercial team members.
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes, documentation and governance standards.

About You

We are looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in contract negotiation, risk management and contract administration within engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy or related sectors.

You will have:

• Significant experience managing complex commercial contracts and customer agreements.
• Strong understanding of contractual risk management and governance.
• Experience negotiating high-value customer contracts and frameworks.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience resolving contractual disputes and managing commercial claims.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop others.
• Experience supporting data centre, critical infrastructure, engineering or industrial projects would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £80,000 - £95,000.