Contracts Manager in Mansfield

Do you enjoy using your commercial expertise where getting value for money really matters? Are you someone who believes the best outcomes are shaped early before contracts are even signed? Have you worked with NEC contracts (especially NEC4 PSC and ECC) and feel confident navigating complex, multi‑stakeholder environments? If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

• Solid experience with NEC contracts, from early procurement design through to contract award
• A track record of shaping procurement approaches and managing commercial risk in complex programmes
• The ability to negotiate confidently and proportionately, protecting client interests while building positive, collaborative supplier relationships
• Experience supporting project teams with clear, high‑quality commercial advice and sound judgement

In this role, you’ll help shape how we approach commercial strategy and procurement across consultancy and construction packages. This includes making sure routes to market, contract choices and risk allocation support the overall programme and deliver value for money.

• Lead on commercial and procurement strategies, aligning them with programme goals and governance
• Provide commercial input across the full project lifecycle from early market engagement through to delivery
• Support approaches like two‑stage tendering and early contractor involvement to drive better outcomes
• Draft, review and assure NEC and public sector contracts (including bespoke terms), making sure they are clear, consistent and fit for purpose
• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, helping navigate complex commercial and contractual challenges
• Encourage a collaborative, fair and transparent approach balancing risk management with strong supplier relationships

Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Application closing date: 12th July 2026

Interview dates: w/c 21st July 2026 (alternative dates can be arranged if unavailable)

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

Our benefits:

• A cutting‑edge Pension Rates with an approximate employer contribution of 28.97%
• Experience our values‑based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
• Flexibility in working patterns, whether it’s full‑time, part‑time, or compressed hours.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus flexibility to add 6 extra days and 8 public holidays.
• Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
• Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
• Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well‑being.
• Unlock exclusive employee discounts.
• Ensure your well‑being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well‑being activities.
• Enjoy the convenience of on‑site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.

We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview. With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, this aligns with our values. We recruit based on your skills, experience and potential not your ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process.