Senior Commercial and Contract Specialist

Rullion Managed Services; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management services provider is looking for a Senior Commercial and Contract Specialist to enhance its team in Solihull. The role, requiring a strong understanding of contract management, offers a hybrid working model, with a primary focus on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. Candidates should possess excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, alongside a deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks. Experience in energy or utilities sectors is desirable. Competitive compensation of £550 - £700 per day via umbrella is offered, with a contract duration of 3 months and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in contract management within complex, regulated environments.
• Ability to navigate complex personalities and build networks.
• Experience in promoting continuous learning and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vendor strategies aligned with business needs.
• Assist in shaping KPIs, SLAs, and pricing structures.
• Guide the business on legal indemnities and financial commitments.
• Support complex contract negotiations and management.
• Challenge financial assumptions and align finance with strategies.

Skills

Extensive experience in commercial and contract management

Strong understanding of UK contract law and regulatory frameworks

Excellent negotiation skills

Stakeholder management skills

Experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Senior Commercial and Contract Specialist

Location: Solihull, Hybrid Tuesday in the office mandatory
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Rate: 550 - 700 per day (via Umbrella)
Duration: 3 months (with potential extension)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial and Contract Specialist to join a dynamic team supporting large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. This role requires strong commercial acumen and proven expertise in contract management within complex, regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vendor strategies that align with business strategy and requirements. Evaluate contracts and provide recommendations to support business needs.
• Assist in shaping Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Pricing structures.
• Guide the business on legal indemnities, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Security, and financial commitments.
• Support complex contract negotiations and management.
• Proficient in all financial elements related to contract and commercial management. Shape commercial models, challenge assumptions, and align finance with business strategies.
• Support teams in resolving complex financial queries and assist in financial planning activities.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with vendors. Influence decisions and drive strategic alignment.

Strong understanding of key performance indicators, service level agreements, and pricing structures.

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills to gain buy-in at all levels.
• Ability to navigate complex personalities, build networks, and foster trust across functions.
• Experience in promoting a culture of continuous learning, self-reflection, and feedback.
• Proficiency in Digital Transformation methodologies and their application in contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Familiarity with Digital ways of working, DevOps, and Agile methodologies

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in commercial and contract management within large projects.
• Strong understanding of UK contract law and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.