Commercial Contract Manager in Liverpool

Commercial Contracts Manager (13-Month FTC)

Warrington | £55,000–£70,000 | 4–5 Days/Week | Hybrid

A growing energy business is looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager to step into a high-impact 12-month role covering maternity leave. If you want to work with senior leaders, influence commercial decisions, and take real ownership, not just process paperwork, this is a standout opportunity.

The Role

You’ll be the go-to commercial specialist in a lean, fast-moving team. From reviewing and negotiating contracts to advising leadership on risks and opportunities, you’ll play a central role in helping the business scale as it brings new sites online across the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the company’s central contracts register
• Reviewing agreements and highlighting risks or commercial exposures
• Drafting, amending, and renegotiating supplier, lease, and royalty contracts
• Supporting OFGEM audits and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Reviewing documentation for new energy sites
• Working closely with finance and operations to improve commercial clarity
• Providing commercial insight directly to senior leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts
• Detail-driven, commercially minded, and confident challenging unclear terms
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Bonus: experience with procurement agreements, financial models, or audits

Why This Role?

• Real influence from day one
• High visibility with senior leadership
• Variety, ownership, and the chance to shape commercial decisions
• Be part of a business contributing to the UK’s energy transition

The Package

• £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience
• 12-month FTC starting January 2026 (full handover provided)
• 4 or 5 days per week
• Hybrid working, mostly office-based in Warrington