Defence Contracts Lead - NEC & Risk (Hybrid)

Mace; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Medical health cover

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Family friendly policies

22 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join the Defence team in Cumbria, overseeing complex contracts within a high-profile, regulated Defence programme. The role requires security-clearance eligibility (SC) and a track record in NEC contract management, governance and procurement support.

You will manage contract lifecycle activities, advise project teams, and drive commercial best practices across the programme while collaborating with clients, suppliers and stakeholders in a secure

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Law or related discipline.
• Significant experience in contract administration and contract management within major construction, infrastructure, Defence or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts and contract management principles.
• Experience supporting procurement, contract award and mobilisation activities.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance, contract compliance, risk management and change control processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience in integrated project environments.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Managing the setup, administration and management of contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements and client processes.
• Managing NEC contracts, including change control, compensation events, contractual correspondence and record keeping.
• Providing contractual advice and guidance to project teams, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Supporting procurement, contract award and mobilisation activities.
• Managing contract performance, identifying contractual risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Reviewing and administering contract changes, ensuring governance and commercial controls are maintained.
• Supporting resolution of contractual issues, disputes and claims in accordance with contract provisions.
• Building effective relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and key project stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement and implementation of commercial and contractual best practices across the programme.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Construction Management / Law

Job description

Mace is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join the Defence team in Cumbria, overseeing complex contracts within a high-profile, regulated Defence programme. The role requires security-clearance eligibility (SC) and a track record in NEC contract management, governance and procurement support.

You will manage contract lifecycle activities, advise project teams, and drive commercial best practices across the programme while collaborating with clients, suppliers and stakeholders in a secure