Commercial Performance & Contracts Specialist

Cadent Gas Ltd; Royton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking a Commercial Specialist to drive value-for-money through cost control, forecasting and contract management across its operational activities. You will analyse costs, challenge submissions and influence business decisions, while building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

The role focuses on improving performance, governance and efficiency in a safety-critical gas network environment, contributing to regulatory and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing NEC, Term and framework contracts with governance and value-for-money focus.
• Strong cost management capabilities: forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and final accounts.
• Analytical and commercial judgment to review claims, compensation events and pricing.
• Stakeholder management with contractors, suppliers and internal teams to meet regulatory goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance across operations with cost control and forecasting.
• Challenge contractor submissions and ensure compliance and value-for-money.
• Manage contracts, performance and governance with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Degree in commercial discipline

Tools

Excel

Contract management systems

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking a Commercial Specialist to drive value-for-money through cost control, forecasting and contract management across its operational activities. You will analyse costs, challenge submissions and influence business decisions, while building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

The role focuses on improving performance, governance and efficiency in a safety-critical gas network environment, contributing to regulatory and financial objectives.