Assistant Commercial & Contracts Manager

Location: Kent (Office based with hybrid flexibility and occasional UK travel)
Contract Type: Full Time

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a technical and project-led environment. They are seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial / Contracts Manager to drive commercial performance, mitigate risk, and support business growth through effective contract management, tender support, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

This role requires a commercially astute professional with strong negotiation skills, extensive contract management experience, and a proven ability to manage documentation, compliance, and governance processes within a fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Management

• Identify opportunities to maximise revenue and contract profitability.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Review and manage contractual terms to minimise risk and maximise commercial outcomes.
• Support business growth through the development of commercial strategies and frameworks.
• Monitor contract performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Contracts Management

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from pre-qualification through to award and delivery.
• Prepare, review, and submit PQQs, tenders, RFQs, and bid documentation.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and adhered to across the business.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, variations, renewals, and commercial agreements.
• Develop strong client relationships to support contract retention and business development activities.

Document Control & Compliance

• Manage document control systems and ensure all documentation is maintained to the required standards.
• Support external and internal audit activities.
• Maintain and improve ISO management systems and compliance processes.
• Produce high-quality bid submissions, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all records are controlled, updated, and accessible in line with company and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Commercial Knowledge & Negotiation

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and deliver revenue opportunities.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ability to balance risk, compliance, and profitability objectives.

Contracts Management

• Significant experience managing contracts within a commercial environment.
• Demonstrable experience completing PQQs, tenders, framework submissions, and bid responses.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms, commercial governance, and performance management.

Document Control & Compliance

• Experience managing document control systems and business-critical documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and audit processes.
• Proven bid-writing experience with strong written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working with quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role would suit a commercially driven professional who combines strong negotiation skills with extensive contract management and compliance experience, and who can contribute immediately within a growing business environment. Apply today!