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Commercial Contracts Manager
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Human Engineering is recruiting a Commercial Contracts Manager for an established UK engineering and capital equipment manufacturer.
This is a senior, business-facing role with responsibility for the contractual lifecycle of complex engineered projects. You will work across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance and Project Delivery, helping the business secure profitable contracts while controlling legal, commercial and operational risk.
The position combines contract negotiation, bid support, commercial risk management, project governance, claims management and early dispute resolution.
Key responsibilities
* Review, draft and negotiate customer, supplier and subcontractor agreements.
* Support bids and tenders by developing competitive and commercially sustainable positions.
* Maintain standard terms of sale, contract templates, fallback positions and negotiation guidance.
* Review NDAs, reliance letters and other early-stage agreements.
* Assess risks involving liability, indemnities, warranties, liquidated damages, insurance and performance security.
* Support project reviews and ensure teams understand contractual obligations, milestones and risk positions.
* Manage notices, claims, variations, delays, subcontractor matters and early-stage disputes.
* Advise senior management on contractual rights, remedies, governing law, termination and settlement options.
* Manage requirements involving guarantees, bonds, retention and security releases.
About you
* Relevant legal or commercial qualification.
* At least five years’ experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex project agreements.
* Strong knowledge of liability, indemnities, warranties, liquidated damages, insurance and performance security.
* Experience of international contracts, multi-jurisdictional matters or local-law constraints.
* Pragmatic and commercially realistic approach to negotiation.
* Able to turn complex contractual issues into clear, practical recommendations.
* Confident working with senior leaders and operational teams across a business.
* Able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
The package
* Salary of £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience.
* Permanent senior position with a well-established UK engineering business.
* Generous holiday allowance, contributory pension and life assurance.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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