Commercial Contracts Manager
Ready to be our next Climate Hero?
At the Kensa Group, we represent the very best of British engineering, leading the charge in sustainable heating solutions. As the UK’s top manufacturer of ground source heat pumps and the driving force behind their large-scale installation, we are transforming how homes and businesses across the nation stay warm.
With over 20 years of expertise in low-carbon technology, we’re on a mission to connect communities with cleaner, greener, and more affordable heat. Backed by a £70 million investment from Octopus Energy and Legal & General, we're set to install 50,000 heat pumps annually by 2030, helping the UK meet its ambitious target of 600,000 installations per year by 2028.
Be a part of this exciting growth. Whether it's retrofitting social housing, providing cutting-edge solutions for non-domestic buildings, or partnering with housing associations and developers, our work is making heat pumps more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Ready to be at the forefront of the UK’s journey to net zero by 2050?
About the Role:
Are you an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager with a strong background in construction and contract management? Join our dynamic Operations team to lead, strategize, and manage contracts with high-profile clients and partners across the region. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our contract operations, ensuring compliance with company policies while driving financial performance and supporting our business growth.
You will manage relationships, minimize commercial risks, and maximize returns for Kensa’s projects, from project inception through to completion. This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to an innovative and growing company, making an impact through strategic contract management.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Project Management: Plan, manage, and control multiple projects and client partnerships to align with company interests.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead development and implementation of efficient workflows, processes, and team structures within the contract management function, staying up-to-date on industry trends, legal developments, and best practices.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure favourable outcomes for the company, collaborating with legal counsel to develop and refine contract language when required.
- Contract Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and edit contracts to ensure clarity and compliance with company policies, applicable laws and contractual obligations, throughout the contract lifecycle. Ensure all contracts reflect the company’s interests and implement mitigation strategies to protect against all potential risks, including financial and reputational.
- Commercial and Financial: Optimise profitability, cash flow, and financial performance on projects, including managing any disputes, variations, and payment schedules. Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting related to contract performance.
- Budget and Cost Control: Oversee budgeting, ensure alignment with financial goals, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Collaboration & Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related queries, working closely with Project Management, Legal, Procurement, and Finance teams.
- Training and Support: Provide contract management training, develop templates, and share best practices across departments.
- Reporting & Analysis: Regularly present contract performance reports and risk assessments to senior management.
- Client and Framework Management: Build strong client relationships, managing expectations and delivering against success measures.
Full Job Description can be found here - Commercial Contracts Manager JD
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex M&E project contracts, ideally in large-scale GSHP or similar environments.
- Extensive knowledge of construction works and management of JCT and NEC3/4 contracts.
- Proven experience in commercial management within a high-growth, technical environment.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a solid grasp of contract law and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create concise reports for senior leadership.
- Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize, develop action plans, and coach team members effectively.
- Knowledgeable in safety, quality, and cost objectives.
How will Kensa support you?
- We encourage and support with development, including internal and external courses, learning, study, and software, all bespoke to you.
- Wellbeing: free 24/7 access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
- 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days (plus bank holidays) for 5+ years service.
- We understand the benefits of flexible working conditions to meet the demands of your role, so we can accommodate a blend of working from home and office based.
- Private Health Insurance is available after one year of service.
- Help lower your carbon footprint whilst boosting endorphins and your health.
- Work hard, play hard! We love to host regular Kensa parties for staff and their families.
Apply now and help power the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future!
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Contracts Management
- Locations
- Bradford, Bristol, Exeter, London, Truro
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Yearly salary
- £65,000 - £70,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
Commercial Contracts Manager
Ready to be our next Climate Hero?
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