Head of Contracts

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Reporting into the Account Director, the Head of Contracts will be responsible for leading the management, negotiation, and execution of service contracts and minor works projects. A key part of this role is the effective leadership and development of a team of contract managers, ensuring they have the tools, guidance, and assistance required to deliver high-quality contract management across the organisation.

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to be in the Pirin Court office 2-3 days per week.

This role is offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Contract Managers, driving high performance and continuous improvement.
• Take full ownership of contract financial performance, including budgets, forecasts and delivery of financial targets.
• Oversee the negotiation, administration and management of service contracts and minor works agreements.
• Ensure all contracts achieve agreed SLAs, KPIs and commercial objectives.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex contractual issues, disputes and service performance concerns.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and company governance requirements, including health & safety and procurement standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, driving contract performance, cost efficiency and operational excellence.