Commercial Contract & Legal Manager

Location: Hybrid, Barnsley, S75 1JN (min. 2 office days per week)

Salary: circa £58,000, depending on experience

Role Type: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid birthday day off, annual bonus scheme, Westfield health cashback plan, generous pension scheme, flexible working hours, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, buy/sell annual leave, charitable giving and much more!

At Ancala Water Services, we provide water and wastewater solutions to over 1,100 Ministry of Defence sites across England and Wales as part of the 25-year Aquatrine contract. We are proud of our positive work culture which is built on mutual trust, respect and teamwork.

As our Commercial Contract and Legal Manager, you will play a vital role in the Commercial Team, driving the successful delivery of the PFI agreement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Contract management, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance on contractual obligations.
• Assessing and managing commercial risk, handling compensation claims and developing strategic approaches to optimise financial outcomes for the business.

This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where you will work independently and collaboratively to ensure business success. You will have the opportunity to work on commercial strategies, directly influencing contractual outcomes.

If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented and ready to take on a high-impact role, this could be your perfect next move to bolster your commercial experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage compensation claims under the PFI agreement to maximise financial outcomes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, minimising potential issues for the business.
• Advise stakeholders on contract obligations and ensure compliance with corrective actions.
• Oversee contract management, including audits, reporting, document handling, and client meetings.
• Develop exit plans for the PFI agreement to reduce financial and commercial risks.
• Support the Senior Commercial Contract and Legal Manager when needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• Law degree (or equivalent) with extensive commercial contract experience.
• Proven commercial management expertise and strong contract administration knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, capable of interpreting and presenting data and developing strategies.
• PFI contract management experience, including regulatory and legal obligations.
• In-depth understanding of contract law and its practical application.

Extra Information:

Due to the nature of sites on which we operate, the successful candidate must meet the security clearance requirements for the role which includes, but is not limited to, being a full-time resident of the UK for the past 5 years. Ability to obtain Security Clearance which involves a Criminal Record Check and a full MoD Security Application and associated verification processes. Be able to travel independently to various client sites, many of which are not on public transport routes.

Ancala Water Services reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised. If you’ve got any questions before submitting your application, feel free to reach out.