NEC Contract Specialist

MAG; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport operator is looking for a NEC Contract Specialist for a permanent role based at Manchester Airport. The successful candidate will manage Facilities Management contracts and expenditure, ensuring effective contract compliance and value for money. Key qualifications include a degree in a related discipline, MRICS accreditation, and strong relationship management skills. The role offers flexible/hybrid working, competitive benefits, and requires occasional travel across MAG airports.

Benefits

Flexible and generous company pension plan

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in Facilities Management.
• Strong relationship management skills and experience leading teams.
• Thorough knowledge of NEC suite of contracts and commercial models.

Responsibilities

• Manage FM-related expenditure and contract compliance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers for effective contract administration.
• Drive year-on-year savings and service improvements.

Skills

NEC contracts management

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a business-related discipline

MRICS accreditation

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Cemar

Job description

Summary

• NEC Contract Specialist
• Permanent role
• Flexible / Hybrid working for a better work / life balance
• Based at Manchester Airport

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including :

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service
• Two volunteering days per year

The role

This role provides essential functional support to the Procurement and Contracts team, with a specific focus on Facilities Management (FM) spend across multiple contracts. You ll be responsible for managing FM-related expenditure, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and overseeing post-contract administration. Working closely with senior business stakeholders, youll ensure best practice contract management and value for money through the assessment of Applications for Payment.

A solid understanding of NEC contracts and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is key, as is the ability to collaborate across the MAG Group to promote the One MAG principle. You ll contribute to the delivery of category strategies aligned with MAG s values and goals, driving year-on-year savings and service improvements.

The role also involves supporting contract compliance, developing SRM models, and using electronic sourcing tools such as SAP, Ariba, and ideally Cemar.

Flexibility to travel across MAG Airports is required.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute professional with Quantity Surveyor experience, ideally within Facilities Management or similar categories. The successful candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, having led high-performing teams and worked collaboratively to deliver results.

You will be degree-educated in a business-related discipline and hold MRICS accreditation. A deep understanding of pre- and post-contract management, dispute resolution, claims handling, and supplier relationship management is essential. The ideal candidate will be an excellent negotiator with proven ability to develop robust business cases.

A thorough working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts and commercial models is required. Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure, and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines are key to success in this role.