Commercial Contracts Manager

OverviewCommercial Contracts Manager (12 month fixed term contract) – Severn Trent Services

Location: Coventry | Department: Central Support Services | Company: Severn Trent Services | Salary: £42,550 - £55,000

Responsibilities

Review customer terms and conditions and tender documents for new business opportunities, identifying risks and opportunities, advising on compliance with commercial guidelines and leading commercial negotiations to secure favourable terms

Ensure all parties understand their obligations and responsibilities

Mitigate risks by addressing potential disputes and contingencies

Identify cost-saving opportunities

Align customer terms and conditions with our supply chain contracts

Lead in receiving, investigating, and resolving internal contract scope queries, including reviewing land registry and lease documents on the MoD contract

Liaise with internal stakeholders including Legal, Insurance, Service Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Contract Management colleagues

Represent STS at commercial and contractual meetings with key clients such as the Ministry of Defence

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Experienced Contract/Commercial Manager, with some experience in the water or utilities sector

Familiar with commercial Terms and Conditions and standard forms of contract, ideally including NEC3/4

Practical experience of getting projects into contract and managing commercial risk; good understanding of underlying contract terms and mechanisms

Excellent communication across a variety of mediums and audiences; strong business acumen and commercial awareness; high attention to detail

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., MICE, MRICS, CIPS or equivalent) is desirable; applicants working towards qualification are welcome

Working knowledge of PFI/PPP contracts and some experience in the water sector is welcome but not essential

Full UK driving licence required (some travel)

What’s In It For You

Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance

25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)

Leading pension scheme – potential to double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)

Sharesave – option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

Dedicated training and development with our Academy

Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

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