Contracts Specialist

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial professional to join a large, complex organisation delivering essential services in a regulated environment. The role sits at the heart of procurement and commercial strategy, focusing on developing contract frameworks that drive efficiency, compliance and value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of contract frameworks to support large‑scale procurement programmes.
• Support end‑to‑end procurement activity by embedding appropriate contract structures, terms and risk positions.
• Design and implement framework agreements and contracting strategies that improve consistency and commercial value.
• Work closely with procurement teams to shape sourcing approaches, evaluation models and supplier engagement.
• Provide commercial and contractual input into tender documentation.
• Establish standardised contract templates and mechanisms for multiple projects.
• Review and refine procurement and contract processes to enhance governance and delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with operational and technical teams to ensure frameworks reflect real delivery requirements.
• Identify commercial risks and develop balanced mitigation strategies.

Required profile

• Strong experience in procurement, contract development or commercial management.
• Proven track record of supporting or leading framework‑based procurement approaches.
• Solid understanding of structured procurement processes and contracting principles such as NEC or JCT.
• Experience translating procurement strategies into effective contractual arrangements.
• Confident stakeholder engagement across procurement, technical and supplier groups.
• Commercially astute with a methodical approach to contract development.
• Ability to balance risk, value and operational practicality.

Required skills

• NEC
• JCT

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £52,000 – £55,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model.
• Additional benefits package.