Contract Manager

Job Title: Contract Manager
Job Type: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Solihull
Salary: £50-55,000 per annum
 
Job Description for Contract Manager:
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Contract Manager to lead and govern a portfolio of corporate contracts, driving value from suppliers, mitigating risks, and ensuring financial oversight. You will play a pivotal role in shaping contract management strategies, guiding best practices, and influencing senior stakeholders across the organization.
 
Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage and govern corporate contracts, ensuring value, risk mitigation, and financial control.
• Lead supplier relationship management and develop effective working relationships.
• Provide expert commercial advice and guidance to contract managers and officers.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies, guidance, and training.
• Lead contract negotiations, reviews, and complex commercial evaluations.
• Ensure contract performance monitoring and reporting, influencing procurement decisions.
• Chair contract management forums and drive best practices across the organization.

About You:

• Degree-level qualification with experience in contract management, ideally within construction or housing.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, contract law, and management tools.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in strategic contract management, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead complex negotiations.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is desirable.

 
If you have the relevant skills and experience required please APPLY or send your CV to Sarah.E.Clarke@pertemps.co.uk