Contracts Director

Description

The Contracts Director is responsible for leading the contractual and commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring all contracts are negotiated, executed, and administered in line with company objectives and client requirements. This role oversees the end-to-end contractual lifecycle from tender support and contract negotiation to project execution, variation management, and final account while maintaining compliance with relevant laws, standards, and internal governance. The Contracts Director will provide strategic leadership to commercial and site teams, act as the senior point of contact for clients on contractual matters and ensure the successful delivery of projects in terms of programme, cost, quality and risk, including regular travel to project locations across Europe.

• Ensure that all projects under your remit are delivered safely on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical standards.
• Attend and chair high-level progress and commercial meetings across multiple European sites.
• Champion best practice in contract administration, cost control, and commercial reporting across the business.
• Provide oversight on bid submissions, ensuring contract terms are commercially viable, compliant, and low risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to support repeat business, early engagement opportunities, and long-term partnerships.
• Support the professional development and succession planning of the wider commercial and contracts function.
• Lead and mentor Contracts Managers, Project Managers, and project delivery teams, fostering a high-performance and compliant culture.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal systems, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Oversee contract reviews, amendments, and execution, liaising with country specific legal representation to ensure compliance with governing laws and frameworks.
• Drive the commercial performance of live projects, resolving disputes and variations in a timely and commercially favourable manner.
• Monitor and report on key project metrics across the contract portfolio.
• Develop and implement robust commercial strategies that align with project objectives and company financial targets.
• Lead negotiations for contracts and major variations, ensuring clear allocation of risk and responsibilities.
• Provide on-the-ground leadership across multiple data centre projects throughout Europe; regular travel required.
• Establish strong contract management procedures across all projects, from award to final account.
• Ensure consistent standards of contractual execution across all regions, adapting to jurisdictional and client-specific requirements.
• Lead the Contracts function for major projects across in Europe.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders on all contractual and commercial matters.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of risk allocation, dispute resolution, and claims management
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing at senior levels
• Skilled in cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to foster a high-performance, compliant culture
• Proven track record of leading complex contract negotiations across multiple jurisdictions
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure
• Willingness to travel across Europe to provide on-the-ground leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor diverse teams across multiple countries
• Strong knowledge of European contract law, procurement frameworks, and compliance standards

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance