Contracts and Commercial Consultant

At CGI, our Contracts and Commercial teams play a critical role in enabling the successful delivery of complex programmes that support the digital transformation of the UK. As a Contracts and Commercial Consultant, you will help shape commercial outcomes, manage risk, and support strategic business growth by working collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions, contribute to high-profile programmes, and deliver tangible business value.

Joining CGI means becoming part of an organisation that empowers its professionals to take ownership, drive innovation, and build rewarding careers within a supportive and collaborative environment. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Support the successful commercial delivery of programmes and contracts across CGI’s business.
• Provide commercial guidance throughout the contract lifecycle, helping to identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring contractual arrangements support business objectives.
• Engage with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective negotiations, drive positive commercial outcomes, and contribute to the overall success of key programmes.
• Develop your commercial expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, taking ownership of day-to-day commercial activities while benefiting from the support and guidance of a collaborative team.
• Contribute to programme performance, commercial governance, and long-term client success.

Key responsibilities:

• Negotiate & Support commercial agreements with clients and subcontractors.
• Review & Assess contracts to identify risks and recommend mitigations.
• Advise & Guide stakeholders on appropriate contract structures and commercial approaches.
• Manage & Monitor commercial activities across assigned programmes and contracts.
• Support & Deliver bid and contract reviews with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Identify & Escalate commercial issues requiring senior management intervention.
• Collaborate & Influence internal teams, clients, partners, and subcontractors.
• Track & Report progress against commercial deliverables and commitments.
• Prevent & Mitigate potential contractual disputes through proactive engagement.
• Contribute & Improve commercial governance and best practice processes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role, you should have experience working within a contracts, commercial, procurement, or business management environment, with a good understanding of contract management principles and commercial risk. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, support negotiations, and manage multiple priorities. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and a willingness to develop your commercial expertise within a fast-paced environment will be key to your success.

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.