Contract Manager
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Construction project managers and related professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£44,300
(£22.72 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Overview:
Nomad are on the lookout for a Contract Manager to join our legal division.
The Contract Manager oversees the execution and ongoing administration of contracts to ensure smooth and efficient business operations across the various regions (EMEA, NA and APAC). The Contract Manager is responsible for contractual risk management and will ensure business operations deliver expected value. They act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties, identifying contractual issues early and ensuring obligations, timelines and performance standards are met. Their role may include supporting in the drafting and reviewing of contract terms, supporting negotiations, monitoring performance, resolving disputes and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
This is a hybrid role based in our Newcastle office, 2 days per week.
About Nomad Digital:
Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.
When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward-thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of teamwork and trustworthiness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Nomad are on the lookout for a Contract Manager to join our legal division.
The Contract Manager oversees the execution and ongoing administration of contracts to ensure smooth and efficient business operations across the various regions (EMEA, NA and APAC). The Contract Manager is responsible for contractual risk management and will ensure business operations deliver expected value. They act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties, identifying contractual issues early and ensuring obligations, timelines and performance standards are met. Their role may include supporting in the drafting and reviewing of contract terms, supporting negotiations, monitoring performance, resolving disputes and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
This is a hybrid role based in our Newcastle office, 2 days per week.
About Nomad Digital:
Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.
When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward-thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of teamwork and trustworthiness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the review of tender documents and identifying commercial/contractual risks.
- Ensuring internal stakeholders understand obligations, pricing assumptions and risk positions.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure project risk registers are up to date and accurate.
- Support and collaborate closely with Legal Counsel throughout the full contract lifecycle, providing input into contract documentation, ensuring consistency across schedules, pricing and technical annexes, and proactively engaging Legal on matters requiring formal advice during contract execution, variation, claims management and dispute resolution.
- Ensuring all mandatory requirements (bonds, insurance, certificates etc) are in place as required.
- Conducting a formal contract handover to operations, finance and project teams including the review of purchase orders.
- Assist project teams in reviewing and drafting contractual correspondence .
- Monitoring contractual obligations and compliance by both parties.
- Monitor deliverables, milestones, KPIs and SLAs.
- Identifying deviations, risks or potential claims early.
- Managing the issue of contractual notices, change requests or contract variations
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales advantageous but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of commercial and contract law.
- Experience in technology or engineering contracts with ability to handle complex issues.
- Experience in contract management and claims handling.
- Experience managing customers and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a pragmatic and creative commercial approach to contractual issues.
- Foreign language skills (French, German) advantageous but not essential.
- 3-5 years of Contract Management experience
- Law degree advantageous but not essential
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Benefits:
Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gende
- High integrity and professional ethics.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement.
- Collaborative mindset.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Hands‑on, proactive approach to solving complex issues.
Benefits:
- Health Care Cash Plan.
- Life Assurance.
- Critical Illness Cover
- Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva.
- Employee Discount Portal
- Free On Site Gym
- 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure.
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme.
- Company Sick Plan.
- Hybrid Working Model - The role will consist of a mix of working from home and being in our Newcastle Head Office.
Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gende
r reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.
We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.
Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email HR@nomadrail.com .
We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.
Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email HR@nomadrail.com .