Senior Contracts Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Contracts Manager with a strong PMC background to oversee the full lifecycle of contract management on complex, high-value projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in contract strategy, administration, and dispute resolution, with a proven track record in managing contracts within a PMC environment.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

Learn more about our career opportunities at : https : / / careers.atkinsrealis.com

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met and risks are identified and mitigated early.
• Provide strategic advice on contract structuring, procurement models, and commercial terms.
• Manage claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with legal teams and external counsel as needed.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support tendering processes, including drafting RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract awards.
• Prepare and present contract status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior contract administrators and commercial staff.

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by :

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.