Senior Commercial and Contract Manager

National Grid; Warwick Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Commercial and Contract Manager for the NSL Interconnector. You will shape the commercial strategy, manage contracts, and lead a team of analysts. This hybrid role requires travel and a UK driving license. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in contract management, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder reporting skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £65k-£75k and various benefits including a pension scheme and flexible perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Pension scheme with company matching

Flexible benefits including share incentives

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of general contract management and commercial risks.
• Experience leading contract management teams in construction/operational settings.
• Ability to prepare reports for stakeholders and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver contract management for the NSL Interconnector.
• Own the business process for creating budgets and managing costs.
• Ensure contract compliance and perform quality assurance on performance.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Stakeholder reporting

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial and Contract Manager to support our NSL (North Sea Link) site near Newcastle. In this role, you will shape the commercial contracting strategy for the NSL interconnector and advise teams on contract management best practice. You will support the development of our contract management maturity and may work on inter-team and business improvement projects. This role has direct line management of a Senior Contract Support Analyst and broader leadership responsibilities for the Contract Management Team. Location can be Warwick or on site near Newcastle. The role is hybrid, with time split between site and home. Travel to site is required and a full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Contract and Commercial Managers/Analysts to deliver the pre- and post-contract management requirements for the North Sea Link Interconnector, including drafting new contracts and managing in-life contracts.
• Own the business process for the creation and management of budgets, cost control and financial governance.
• Ensure contract compliance and lead in providing quality assurance of contract performance.
• Lead independent reviews and advice on complex variations and compensation events and support the process of escalation and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Drive the development of reporting that informs business decision making.
• Provide support and data to various teams for Board and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide challenge and review of cost performance in identified strategic projects prior to contract award.
• Experience of leading others working in contract management in a construction and/or operational environment, including warranty management, is preferred, as are commercial acumen and supply chain management skills.
• Ideally, experience in cost analysis, programme evaluation, monitoring cost performance, and analysing and negotiating complex compensation events and variations.
• Ability to prepare reports and collate information and present concisely for a range of stakeholders including senior leadership.

Qualifications and experience

• Knowledge and understanding of general contract management, identifying commercial risks, monitoring compliance and supplier relationship management.
• Experience of leading contract management teams in construction/operational settings.
• Ability to prepare reports for stakeholders and senior leadership.

About National Grid

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of the UK's transition to a net zero energy future. We operate HVDC interconnectors that connect the UK's energy system to neighbouring regions, enabling energy to be imported and exported. National Grid is committed to decarbonising the energy system and investing in renewable energy projects. We are a large investor-owned energy company with a focus on high standards, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

A competitive salary between £65,000 - £75,000 per annum dependent on capability. Bonus based on personal and company performance. A competitive contributory pension scheme with company matching contributions up to 12%. Flexible benefits include a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, access to employee assistance lines and matched charity giving.