Senior Consultant- Commercial Management in London

Join Netcompany in leveraging technological innovations to foster societal transformation. As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionising the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting. Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from product design and engineering, digital strategy, data services & management (Machine Learning and AI), cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.

The Senior Consultant will lead and manage post-contract management across a portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual delivery obligations, risk mitigation, and value delivery aligned with strategic objectives. This role acts as a bridge between legal, sales, delivery, procurement, and finance teams to ensure business objectives are met with minimal legal and contractual exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract management activities, including post-award contract governance, variation management, and the preparation of Statements of Work for governance approval.
• Act as the commercial point of contact for internal stakeholders across delivery, sales, procurement, and finance, ensuring aligned execution of contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks throughout the contract lifecycle, escalating where appropriate and maintaining up-to-date risk registers.
• Manage and resolve contract disputes, delays, and relief events in a timely and commercially sound manner, engaging the Legal team at the appropriate stage.
• Ensure all contractual documents — including contract changes, extensions, relief notices, delay notices, and proposals — are reviewed and approved in accordance with requirements.
• Engage the Legal team at the earliest opportunity when entering new contract negotiations or contract extensions, to agree negotiation strategy and identify key legal and commercial issues.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve standard templates for Statements of Work, change orders, and other commercial agreements.
• Deliver contractually required reporting, attend and contribute to customer and internal governance meetings, and maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Monitor supplier and customer performance against contractual obligations, driving compliance and identifying opportunities for improvement or value recovery.
• Support business-as-usual contract management activities across the wider team, providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the Contract Management function.
• Act at all times in accordance with Legal guidance and internal governance policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial or contract management, ideally within a technology, defence, or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and commercial frameworks, without acting in a legal counsel capacity.
• Confident negotiator with experience managing complex multi-party agreements and subcontractor arrangements.
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance legal risk awareness with pragmatic business delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly at senior levels internally and with customers.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Additional Information

• Benefits include Hybrid working model with some flexible working.
• 25 days’ holiday.
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality.
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance.
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasising high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best. Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates every individual. Our recruitment processes are based on individual merit. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the interview process, please email HR Team for assistance.