Contracts Manager

City, Leeds
Boden Group
Are you seeking a pivotal role where your commercial acumen can directly influence the success of large-scale infrastructure projects?

Our client, a leading infrastructure group, is actively seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, based in Daresbury West Yorkshire. This crucial position will see you providing essential management services to PFI Projects on behalf of their Boards, investors, and the wider group.

The Role As a Commercial Manager, you ll:

• Lead the financial and operational policies and procedures for projects, ensuring efficient conduct and assisting with the preparation of statutory reports and accounts.
• Act as the project’s primary representative on all matters affecting agreements, strategy, performance, and contract compliance under the PA and FMA.
• Monitor and manage the performance of all third-party service providers to each operating company, ensuring the minimisation of deductions and the effective closing of compliance-related actions.
• Drive commercial income generation by advising operating companies on plans, negotiating agreements with third parties, and managing relationships with key suppliers.
• Contribute to the maximisation of shareholder returns for the projects and promote best practice across the business, enhancing service quality and customer care.

Your Skills To be successful in the role of Commercial Manager, you ll bring:

• Proven experience in a similar commercial or project management role, ideally within the PFI or infrastructure sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on income generation and financial optimisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• A customer-focused approach, strong organisational skills, and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and quality assurance.

What s in it for you? This is a great place to grow your career. You ll be supported from day one and have the chance to learn on the job, with real opportunities to develop. Benefits include:

• A clear path for career progression or role development within a growing infrastructure group.
• A welcoming, inclusive team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to work without supervision while also contributing to a supportive team environment.
• A role with significant impact, allowing you to enhance quality of service and customer care across diverse projects.
• Opportunities to promote and develop best practice across the business.

How to apply? To apply for the position of Commercial Manager, click Apply Now and send your CV to (url removed). Interviews are taking place now don t miss your chance to join this exceptional team!