THE TEAM

At JSM Group, our Power Division plays a critical role in delivering complex Infrastructure projects. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Contract Manager to support our Infrastructure Projects internationally. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction contract management, with proven knowledge of U.K. construction law, procurement practices, and regulatory compliance.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Senior Contracts Manager will provide commercial and contractual leadership across multi-utility infrastructure projects, including electricity, water, gas, telecoms, and district energy works. Reporting to the Associate Director of Power, the role is responsible for driving commercial strategy, protecting value, managing contractual risk, and ensuring strong contract governance from pre-contract through project close-out. This is a hybrid role requiring regular presence in our Potters Bar HQ to lead contract management teams, support project delivery, and drive continuous commercial improvement across a diverse utility portfolio.

HOW YOU`LL SUCCEED

• Lead the full contract lifecycle across multi-utility projects, including tender support, negotiation, execution, administration, and final account close-out.

• Provide strategic commercial input during framework bids, direct awards, and competitive procurements, ensuring risk is identified, priced, and mitigated.

• Draft, review, and manage main contracts, subcontracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and professional service agreements.

• Identify and manage contractual risks and opportunities, including claims management, dispute resolution, and contract amendments.

• Establish and maintain robust commercial governance, reporting, and contract controls across utility programmes.

• Protect margin, cash flow, and entitlement through effective management of contract terms, change control, and payment mechanisms. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead, mentor, and develop contracts and commercial teams operating across multi-utility projects. Drive improvements in contract management systems, commercial processes, and performance reporting. Work collaboratively with operations, planning, procurement, finance, and SHEQ teams.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a senior contracts or commercial management role within multi-utilities, utilities infrastructure, or regulated environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience protecting margin and managing contractual risk across framework and project delivery models.

• In-depth understanding of NEC contracts (ECC, PSC), with experience managing compensation events and early warnings.

• Proven ability to lead negotiations and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficient in AI softwares (like co-pilot)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Competent in incident investigation, reporting, and data analysis

WHAT WE OFFER YOU 

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:  Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes  28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)  2 paid volunteering days a year  Hybrid working pattern  Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills

OUR VISION

To be an employer of choice To be the most trusted utility infrastructure services provider To safely deliver sustainably efficient utility networks

OUR VALUES

Integrity, Respect, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Unity Equal Opportunity Statement JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.