Contract Commercial Officer

Day-to-day commercial management of the contract with Cheshire East’s Highways service provider,

including the management of costs, issue of task orders / instructions and review of early warning and

compensation events. Work with the service provider to ensure compliance with contract requirements

and deliver value for money for the Council.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Cheshire East Council’s Highways team. It’s an exciting time for our Highways service. We’re undergoing a big change, expanding our team with new roles so that we can continue to work effectively on developing our services.

You’ll be joining an energetic and committed team with a great sense of purpose. We manage the council’s Highway Service Contract, working collaboratively with our service provider to improve highway services in the borough. We’re looking for experienced highways professionals who can deliver under pressure. You’ll also have excellent communication skills, being able to explain complex information concisely to a wide range of people. Most of all, you’ll thrive on getting the job done as part of a team.

You will complement the work of the Quantity Surveyors, bringing commercial acumen and contract management skills to help make sure that we get value for money.

If this sounds like you, and delivering high-quality services for our residents is your passion, then we’d love to hear from you.

The role includes a generous annual leave provision, flexible working arrangements and entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you would like an informal chat about any of these roles, please contact Alice Hillen via email to arrange a call with the relevant manager: Alice.Hillen@CheshireEast.gov.uk.