Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the contractual lead for allocated projects, managing contracts throughout the project lifecycle
Administer contracts in accordance with the relevant contractual principles
Support the commercial function with commercial control of projects
Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks and opportunities
Ensure all contractual communications are timely, accurate, and compliant
Establish and maintain robust project controls, reporting, and governance arrangements
Review and challenge programmes, cost plans, and subcontractor submissions
Ensure compliance with project scope, contractual requirements, and client expectations
Prepare regular project reports covering commercial status, risk, programme, and performance
Provide contractual and commercial oversight of on-site construction activities
Work closely with construction managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure delivery aligns with contractual and programme commitments
Ensure variations, delays, and change are identified early and managed in line with contract provisions
Assure quality, progress, and compliance without duplicating site management functions
Provide cover for Construction managers when required
Ensure projects comply with statutory obligations, security protocols, and internal policies
Oversee compliance with defence, government, and secure-environment requirements
Ensure contractor compliance with RAMS, permits, and security procedures
Support audits, inspections, and client assurance activities
Support the H&S function in audits and compliance activities
Act as a key commercial and contractual interface with clients, consultants, and framework partners
Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships from a contractual and performance perspective
Support dispute avoidance through early engagement, accurate records, and contract-aligned decision-making
Knowledge, skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Strong background in contracts or commercial management within the construction industry
Demonstrable experience administering NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and delivery risks
Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance
Proficiency in SharePoint and business systems
Proficient in project and document management systems
Commercially astute with strong contractual judgement
Confident managing change, risk, and complex stakeholder environments
Clear, structured communicator with strong written contractual skills
Ability to operate autonomously across multiple UK projects
Is analytical, organised, and detail-focused
Desirables:
Have a degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar
Experience working in secure, regulated, or government environments
Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 DOE
Benefits: £5k car allowance, some travel reimbursable, private medical insurance, bonus scheme, pension scheme, EV Car scheme, cycle to work
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year