Contracts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Contracts Manager to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering compliant contracting support while ensuring sound commercial practices. With a focus on risk management and stakeholder collaboration, you will contribute to diverse projects aimed at achieving carbon net zero. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility while being part of a supportive and innovative team. If you're passionate about making a difference in the contracting landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Digital GP services

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Charitable donations matching

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-contract and post-contract management.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract review documentation and negotiate with clients.
• Manage sub-contracts and support change and variations.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Law

Job description

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Contracts Manager (EST0002FA)

Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people across 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team committed to doing the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to attract and retain top talent.

In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP services, family-friendly benefits like enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, and reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships. We also support our communities through the Collectively program, which includes matched funding, paid volunteering, and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Technology, Consulting and Innovation (TC&I) is a fast-paced, successful, and growing operational business committed to partnering with clients to achieve carbon net zero. We support diverse projects in Defence, Laboratory Services, Robotics, Engineering, Fusion, and Material Science.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Manager to join a small, valued commercial team within Jacobs.

You will provide effective and compliant contracting support to the TC&I business, ensuring work is tendered and undertaken on a sound commercial basis in accordance with policy.

The role is based in the UK (Hybrid), with flexible office location options, preferably within commuting distance to Birchwood. Some travel to Jacobs or client sites is expected.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-contract commercial activities, including preparing contract review documentation, reviewing contracts (ROMs, offers, NDAs, pre-teaming agreements), and negotiating with clients.
2. Post-contract management, including developing Commercial Plans, managing sub-contracts, supporting change and variations, and participating in dispute resolution.
3. Reviewing and supporting agreements such as JVs, consortiums, NDAs, bonds, and guarantees.
4. Ensuring Commercial Governance and providing guidance to the business.
5. Attending Operational Reviews to assess commercial support needs.
6. Participating in Green Reviews to identify risks before submitting offers.
7. Collaborating with the Legal team as a business partner.
8. Managing stakeholder relationships effectively.

This is primarily a Risk/Legal/Pricing role, not sales, though some sales activities may occur.

Qualifications and Requirements

Primary Location: United Kingdom, Warrington, Birchwood, 601 Faraday St, Birchwood Park, WA3 6GN

Job Posting Date: May 16, 2024

Job Title: Administration

Organization: CMS

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: UK Warrington Birchwood, 601 Faraday St, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6GN

Capabilities: Nuclear Management and Operations