Contract Manager

Our client, a leading water solutions company, is seeking a Contracts & Commercial Manager to join its Global Commercial function. This role focuses on contract lifecycle management, risk stewardship, and commercial governance across regional activities. The role reports to the Head of Global Commercial and involves close collaboration with Group Legal and regional teams to protect value, enable sustainable growth, and ensure governance and compliance policies are applied consistently.Title: Contracts & Commercial ManagerDepartment: Commercial / Contracts / LegalScope: Regional contract governance, commercial risk management, and governance reinforcement within the Global Commercial frameworkKey responsibilitiesDefine and drive regional contract governance procedures aligned with Group Legal and Global Commercial standards to strengthen risk control and project margin protectionLead negotiations and commercial settlements for high-value and complex contracts within the regionAct as the principal commercial advisor to senior stakeholders within the region (sales, project directors, and other leading functions)Provide regional visibility of aggregate contractual and commercial risk, identify patterns, and recommend governance improvementsMaintain ongoing alignment with Group Legal and Global Commercial on regional project activities and policy updatesEnsure regional governance maturity and performance, including regional proposal/offer release governanceMonitor project estimates (EAC), trends, and cost governance to reflect contractual realitiesPromote consistent application of governance standards across the regionSupport independent, objective commercial advice aligned with external stakeholder expectationsKey qualifications and experienceEducation: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical disciplineExperience: Minimum 6 years in progressive commercial and contract management within EPC, water, or infrastructure sectorsTrack record of managing commercial aspects of large-scale, multi-million-dollar projectsPrior experience leading cross-functional commercial activitiesStrong negotiation and influencing skills at executive and client senior management levelsExcellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across technical, legal, and financial disciplinesDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making under pressureExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to C-suite audiencesFamiliarity with compliance and governance policy implementationCertifications in relevant disciplines (e.g., PMP, CCP, CIPS) are preferredHow to applyIf this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please submit your resume and a brief note outlining relevant regional contract governance and risk management experience.