Contract Manager

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension contribution up to 15%

Family-friendly benefits: maternity/ad

Share schemes

EV scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Two volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is recruiting for a Contract Manager based at STC in Coventry. You will provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of contracts, maximise value and manage commercial risk, while leading supplier performance and contract change control.

You will work within Procurement and Contract Management, delivering 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a collaborative, office-based environment that values employee engagement and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with strong negotiating and influencing abilities.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading complex commercial contracts and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of contracts.
• Manage supplier performance and contractual relationships.
• Ensure contract compliance and change control across agreements.
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

CIPS Level 6

MRICS

IACCM

Job description

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

As Contract Manager, you’ll provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of contracts, helping us maximise value, manage commercial risk and deliver our business objectives. You’ll manage supplier performance and relationships, contract compliance, change control and commercial issues, while identifying efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.

You’ll be based at STC in Coventry, working within Procurement and Contract Management. You’ll work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll have experience managing complex commercial contracts, ideally including NEC standard form contracts and bespoke agreements, alongside experience of managing a team. You’ll be a confident communicator and negotiator, with strong analytical, influencing and problem-solving skills.

You’ll hold CIPS Level 6, MRICS, IACCM or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this. Experience within a regulated procurement environment would be advantageous.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community.

• 28 days’ annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus of up to £2,250
• Pension contribution of up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly benefits, including a year’s paid maternity or adoption leave
• Share schemes and dedicated development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and wellbeing benefits
• Two paid volunteering days each year