Contract Formulation Lead – Construction Projects

United Utilities; Warrington; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Performance bonus

Healthcare plan

Discounts & wellbeing

Hybrid working

Supportive environment

Descripción de la vacante

United Utilities, a FTSE 100 water company, is hiring a Contract Formulation Professional in Warrington. You will shape contracts for major infrastructure programmes, guide procurement, and ensure regulator compliance while balancing risk and value.

You’ll work with Operations, Engineering, Finance and Legal, influence suppliers, manage tender processes, and deliver robust contractual documentation to support sustainable growth in the North West.

Formación

• Significant experience developing and managing construction contracts.
• Strong NEC4 knowledge (highly desirable).
• Experience running tender processes and evaluating submissions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the creation, development and quality assurance of sourcing and contract documentation.
• Shape contract structures, commercial terms and risk allocations for major construction and infrastructure programmes.
• Provide expert guidance on contract specifics, commercial risk and cross business impacts.
• Ensure all pre contract activity aligns with regulatory requirements, including the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
• Manage end to end tendering processes: reviewing scopes, preparing contract data, issuing tender packs, managing queries, evaluating bids and recommending awards.
• Develop commercially robust contract packages, including clustered frameworks and one off works contracts.
• Ensure procurement activity is compliant, transparent and aligned with internal governance.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams including Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Regulatory Procurement.
• Act as the first point of contact for contract related queries within your category.
• Influence suppliers and contractors, promoting best practice commercial behaviours and protecting UU’s interests.

Conocimientos

NEC4 experience

Tender processes

Stakeholder management

Contract law knowledge

Commercial negotiation

Multidisciplinary teams

Prioritisation under pressure

Descripción del empleo

United Utilities, a FTSE 100 water company, is hiring a Contract Formulation Professional in Warrington. You will shape contracts for major infrastructure programmes, guide procurement, and ensure regulator compliance while balancing risk and value.

You’ll work with Operations, Engineering, Finance and Legal, influence suppliers, manage tender processes, and deliver robust contractual documentation to support sustainable growth in the North West.