Senior Contract Manager - Expression of Interest

Sopra Steria - UK; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee high-value NEC4 contracts in NHS projects. The role involves contract negotiation, performance governance, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract management within NHS or public sectors. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered once the role is live.

Benefits

£5,400 car allowance

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Life assurance

Pension

Flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or public-sector consulting environments.
• Proven track record managing multi-million-pound contracts.
• Expertise in NEC4 contract structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of NEC4 contracts.
• Supervise contract delivery under NEC arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.

Skills

NEC4-based contract management experience

Financial oversight and cost verification skills

Excellent negotiation and partner management

Flexibility and adaptability

Tools

CEMAR

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Are you an expert contract manager with a passion for excellence?

Are you savvy in commercial operations and have a sound grasp of NHS governance?

This is an “expression of interest” advert. Although we do not currently have live roles, they are upcoming, and we are looking to get ahead of the game!

NHS SBS is looking to expand their Contract Management team within the Commercial Consultancy side of the business. As a Senior Contract Manager, you will lead negotiation, performance governance, and compliance for NEC4-based, high-value contracts across projects. You will act as NEC4 Service Manager (similar to NEC Project Manager) for core programmes, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory standards.

As part of the Commercial Consulting team, you will tailor recommendations to client needs, facilitate decision-making through collaboration, and foster expertise in specific markets or consulting areas. A strong commitment to knowledge sharing and skill development within the team is essential.

If you are interested in learning more about the team and their work, we would be eager to discuss the future opportunities in this space and the next steps to register your interest.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading drafting, negotiation, and finalisation of NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with frameworks, procurement protocols, and legislation.
• Supervising contract delivery under NEC arrangements, coordinating with partners, and driving project milestones.
• Monitoring supplier performance, driving improvements, and resolving issues collaboratively.
• Implementing cost controls, verifying expenditures against forecasts, and providing financial reports and forecasts.
• Managing commercial risks, recommending decisions aligned with SBS priorities, and maintaining contractual health.
• Communicating effectively across NHS SBS, NHS Trusts, and government entities to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Utilising CEMAR for contract event management, e-tendering, and procurement platforms; understanding NEC contract processes.
• Managing project timelines, resource dependencies, and deliverables using Oracle Primavera P6.

What you’ll bring:

• Substantial NEC4-based contract management experience
• Experience within NHS or public-sector consulting environments
• Proven track record managing multi-million-pound, regulated contracts and frameworks
• Expertise in NEC4 contract structures and digital management tools like CEMAR
• Financial oversight and cost verification skills
• Excellent negotiation, partner management, and conflict resolution abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to bring structure to teams in ambiguous situations.

If you are interested but unsure if your skills match exactly, please apply. We’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: (Once Live) Full-time, Permanent

Location: London

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Katie

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (once role is live), dependent on experience and development needs

Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (additional days available), private medical, life assurance, pension, flexible benefits fund

Interested in learning more about us? NHS SBS was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. As a joint venture with Sopra Steria, we provide finance, digital, procurement, and workforce services to over half the NHS in England, underpinned by cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are committed to service excellence, sustainability, and being a positive force within the NHS community.

Would you like to join us on this journey?