Contract Manager

Contract Manager - Fibre Network Build (UK)

Office-Based with Site & Client Travel | Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role

Lead Commercial Strategy in UK Fibre Delivery - Join Circet UK

Circet UK is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Contract Manager to oversee the contractual and financial performance of our nationwide fibre network build projects. This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Regional/Contract Director, with full responsibility for ensuring commercial success, compliance, and risk management across a major portfolio of infrastructure contracts.

You'll be at the forefront of managing multi-million-pound delivery programmes, guiding contract strategy, leading negotiations, and embedding a safety-first culture across all commercial operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the commercial delivery of fibre build projects valued up to £50 million
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts - from tender and mobilisation to project close-out
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and subcontract agreements to ensure favourable terms
• Monitor contract performance, identify risk, and drive continuous improvement in commercial processes
• Oversee cost control, budget forecasting, and revenue recognition across multiple workstreams
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Delivery teams to ensure full contractual compliance and risk mitigation
• Champion health & safety integration in all commercial agreements and strategies
• Represent Circet in senior-level discussions with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Manage the commercial performance of subcontractors, ensuring alignment with main contract obligations
• Provide commercial reports, strategic advice, and decision support to the executive team

What You'll Need
Experience

• 8-10+ years' experience in contract/commercial management, including 3-5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven success managing complex infrastructure contracts, ideally in telecoms or civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of UK telecoms regulations, contract forms, and risk management practices
• Track record overseeing portfolios exceeding £20 million annual value

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional commercial acumen with strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence, lead, and resolve complex issues
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to contractual detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging C-suite stakeholders and clients
• Proficiency in ERP and contract management systems
• Technical awareness of fibre network build lifecycles and delivery processes

Qualifications & Certifications

• RICS, CIPS, or equivalent commercial/contract management certification (preferred)
• Health & Safety certifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH) (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join Circet UK?

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the commercial success of major national fibre programmes
• Growth Opportunity: Work with executive leadership and contribute to high-level decision-making
• Inclusive Culture: We foster diversity, transparency, and collaboration
• Strong Benefits Package: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, pension, life assurance, and more
• Impact: Drive real change in one of the UK's most ambitious digital infrastructure programmes

We're Committed to Inclusion. At Circet UK, we value talent, potential, and diversity across our workforce. We welcome all applications and strive to create an inclusive and empowering workplace for everyone.