At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and negotiate construction contracts while supporting a dynamic legal team.
- Company: Join a fast-paced construction-focused legal and commercial team.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time or full-time remote work with immediate start.
- Other info: Opportunity for month-to-month flexibility and potential long-term influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact during a critical resourcing gap in a busy environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying, especially in construction.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are urgently seeking an experienced Interim Commercial / Contracts Manager to support a construction-focused legal and commercial team through a short-term resourcing gap. A senior team member is unexpectedly out of office, creating an immediate need for hands-on support to manage a high volume of contract review and negotiation work. This is a fast-moving interim assignment requiring someone who can start immediately and operate with minimal onboarding.
Strong experience in construction contracts, tier-one contractor appointments, and commercial/Quantity Surveying (QS) environments is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities- Review, mark-up, and negotiate complex construction and contractor appointment documents
- Support ongoing contract management and commercial workload across active projects
- Provide practical, commercially focused input on construction contract risk and terms
- Assist with drafting and negotiation of high-value contractor agreements
- Work closely with legal and commercial teams to maintain delivery continuity
- Act as a pragmatic, solutions-focused support resource during peak workload
- Strong background in Commercial Management, Contracts Management, or Quantity Surveying (QS)
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major contractor environments
- Comfortable reviewing and negotiating heavy-duty construction appointment / NEC-style documentation
- Strong commercial judgement with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
- Able to work independently and hit the ground running immediately
- Legal background or strong contract law awareness advantageous but not essential
- Available immediately or at very short notice
- Interim contract: 1–3 months (preferred month-to-month flexibility)
- Part-time (3 days/week) up to full-time considered
- Remote working
- Potential to run outside IR35
- Start: ASAP
- Immediate start interim role in a busy construction legal/commercial environment
- High-impact support role during a critical resourcing gap
- Opportunity to shape how commercial/QS capability is embedded into the team long-term
Interim Commercial / Contracts Manager - Immediate Start employer: Arguile
Join a dynamic and supportive team that values your expertise in commercial management and contracts within the construction sector. We offer flexible working arrangements, including remote options, and the chance to make a significant impact during a critical period. With a focus on professional growth and collaboration, this role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to high-stakes projects.
