Contracts & Commercial Manager

• Advise on contractual strategies, identifying commercial and legal risks, ensuring alignment with the company’s risk appetite
• Negotiate contract terms, review and draft/propose changes to protect the company’s interests
• Facilitate risk assessments and develop new contract strategies in line with company policies, ensuring that the information and data are protected
• Ensure sufficient contingencies for accepted risks and collaborate on risk mitigation plans
• Support dispute resolution processes with clients, subcontractors, or suppliers
• Provide advisory and commercial guidance on contract adherence working closely with procurement, and claims management
• Conduct compliance training to guide the project team and protect entitlements
• Monitor commercial performance, ensure contractual compliance, and enforce change management protocols
• Protect information per confidentiality agreements and assess contract compliance during project closeout
• Promote quality and innovation in commercial practices
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients, fostering cooperation across company divisions.

• Recognised degree in Law
• Postgraduate qualifications within engineering or construction law is an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years experience preferably in engineering and construction sectors and at least 5 years of leadership exposure in legal or commercial/contracts division
• Contractual risk management exposure and ability to analyse legal and contractual issues, providing solutions through problem-solving techniques
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating commercial acumen, negotiation on contractual T&Cs and possess relationship-building skills.

Postgraduate qualifications within engineering or construction law.