Contract Manager

Rullion; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Commercial/Contract Manager to provide commercial oversight of major projects in line with client arrangements and company strategy. The role focuses on delivering on operational and financial targets and managing contract risk.

You will manage key contracts, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and develop robust commercial documents to protect interests and maximise opportunities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a contract/commercial management role with high-value contracts.
• Strong background in finance, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management under pressure.
• Knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations.
• Ability to develop and improve processes to maximise growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial oversight to ensure project delivery aligns with client arrangements and company targets.
• Manage key contracts and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft robust commercial documents to protect interests and maximise opportunities.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial oversight

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial reporting

Job description

Job title: Commercial / Contract Manager

Job Type: Permanent or Contract

Salary Range: £64,200

Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: 4 days per week on site

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Role information:

• The Commercial/Contract Manager provides Commercial oversight and control to ensure delivery of projects in line with client-side commercial arrangements in line with company strategy and both operational and financial targets.
• The Commercial/Contract Manager manages key contracts along with liaising with internal and external stakeholders on our major contracts.
• The Commercial/Contract Manager promotes contract awareness and provides advice on Commercial matters in protecting the interests and maximising opportunities

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a contract /commercial management role, particularly in handling high value, complex, contracts.
• Good background in finance, with a good understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.
• Foundational experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management, demonstrating an ability to handle high-pressure situations with tact and professionalism.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them to projects.
• Contributing to developing process to improve and maximise growth
• Drafts and develops (in conjunction with Legal) robust Commercial documents to protect the interests and maximise the opportunities
• Ensure that the organisation complies with the contract obligations as stated
• Communicates with internal and external parties in a contract, so that all understand the terms and particularly the contracts financial aspects
• Coaches and develops employees on best practices for managing complex contract issues
• Nurtures relationships with clients to ensure long term delivery and value for the company
• Involvement in negotiating and agreeing contracts prior to contract placement

UK National Security Vetting Status – BPSS required for the role

Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business,

Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.