Commercial Manager
bid support
contract drafting
risk management
stakeholder advice
framework negotiation
market analysis
Unlike operational contract management roles, this position focuses on the front-end commercial and contractual setup; providing advice, shaping terms, and ensuring the company’s commercial position is protected and optimised from the outset.
We’re recruiting a Commercial Manager (Contracts Specialist) to join the commercial and contract management team of a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector. This position plays a strategic role in the creation, negotiation, and development of new frameworks and project contracts, supporting major renewable and infrastructure delivery programmes across the UK.
- Supporting bid and tender processes by reviewing contract terms and identifying potential risks and opportunities
- Providing commercial and contractual advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company strategy, risk appetite, and compliance requirements
- Advising senior stakeholders on contractual structures, risk management, and change control mechanisms
- Leading on the drafting, negotiation, and development of new contracts and framework agreements for upcoming energy and infrastructure projects
- Staying informed on market trends, legislation, and best practice in contract development across the energy and infrastructure sectors
- Collaborating with project, procurement, finance, and legal teams to deliver robust and compliant contract documentation
contracts management
energy sector
hybrid working
contract drafting
commercial terms
risk allocation
Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Proven experience in commercial or contracts management, ideally within energy, renewables, utilities, or large infrastructure environments
- Comfortable with hybrid working, spending 2 days a week in the Birmingham office
- Strong background in contract drafting, negotiation, and framework development
- Excellent knowledge of commercial terms, risk allocation, and contract law principles
- Detail-focused, analytical, and confident working across multiple concurrent projects
- Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
£55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Pension & Benefits
Central Birmingham (Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days home)
Training + Development- no visa sponsorship; requires permanent uk right to work.
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