Contract Manager

Department for Transport; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension with employer 28

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Professional qualifications paid by CS

Staff discount portal

Job summary

Department for Transport in Birmingham is hiring a Contract Manager to oversee supplier contracts and commercial agreements within the DIS directorate. You will ensure value for money, monitor performance and manage commercial risks while coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers.

The role requires strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with responsibilities spanning procurement support, financial oversight and governance adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and commercial relationships.
• Ability to specify procurement requirements and evaluate tenders.
• Proven track record delivering value for money in complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex/high-value caseload of supplier contracts across DIS.
• Monitor contract performance, service delivery and spend.
• Track KPIs and lead monthly reviews with suppliers and contract owners.
• Act as main contact for suppliers on contract matters and manage variations.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial principles

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

CMCP Practitioner

CIPS/MCIPS

Job description

Contract Manager

Department for Transport

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 18th August 2026

Location: Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, Swansea (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Available Positions: 1

As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements across the Digital, Information and Security (DIS) directorate, ensuring they deliver value for money and meet business needs. Reporting to the Senior Business Manager, you will maintain effective supplier relationships, monitor contract performance, manage commercial risks and ensure compliance with relevant policies and governance requirements.

You will play a key role in supporting procurement activity, financial oversight and business planning, using data and insight to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. Working with colleagues across DIS and external suppliers, you will help ensure commercial arrangements support the successful delivery of digital services and organisational objectives. Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and provide sound commercial advice.

Top Responsibilities

• Managing a complex/high-value caseload of supplier contracts across the Digital Information and Security directorate, ensuring compliance with commercial and procurement policies.
• Monitoring contract performance, service delivery, and financial spend against agreed terms and conditions.
• Tracking and managing supplier performance, KPIs and deliverables each month. Lead monthly performance and delivery reviews with the supplier and contract owners to ensure the contracts are effective.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for suppliers on contract-related matters, building effective working relationships.
• Supporting the Senior Business Manager in ensuring supplier payments, contract variations, and financial commitments are accurately managed.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you need to have the following experience:

• Robust knowledge and experience of contract management, commercial principles and successfully managing complex commercial relationships.
• Extensive experience of writing procurement specifications, managing supplier days and co-ordinating evaluation of tender responses.
• Successful track record in being able to identify and deliver value for money and improved delivery through both strategic commercial management and robust contract management.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead engagements to influence and negotiate with a wide network of senior stakeholders, including across functions or with external providers.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy, and ability to maintain and manage confidential or sensitive information.
• An ability to gather and produce information, data, insight and evidence in a way that can be used to inform decisions on complex issues.

Essential Qualifications

You will already hold at least one of the following:

• CMCP Practitioner level (Government Contract Management Capability Programme)
• CIPS/MCIPS or equivalent commercial qualification/accreditation

If you do not currently hold both, you will be expected to work towards obtaining the additional accreditation once in post.

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 18th August 2026