Average Contracts Manager salary in Bristol

Interim Lead Project Manager - Strategic Contract Negotiation - Commercial Interim Opportunity South West Based | Daily Rate - initial project for 6 months with possible 12 month extension | Immediate Start We're seeking a commercially astute Lead Project Manager/Commercial Leader to drive a high-impact contract renegotiation and procurement programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multi-million-pound transformation initiative with visibility at the highest levels of the organisation. About the Role Lead end-to-end contract negotiation: Manage the full lifecycle of contract discussions, from initial scoping and stakeholder alignment to final agreement and execution, ensuring commercial objectives are met.Risk and compliance management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.Stakeholder coordination: Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (legal, finance, operations) and external parties, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of negotiation points.Commercial strategy alignment: Ensure the negotiated terms support the broader business strategy, including pricing, delivery models, performance metrics, and long-term value creation. What You'll Bring Proven experience leading complex contract negotiations in the construction or utilities sectors. Deep understanding of how contractors operate commercially. Strong stakeholder management skills - able to engage with senior leadership including CFO/CEO level.Ability to work across operations, finance, and commercial teams, and travel across the South West as and when required. Your Profile Has led at least one or two major contract renegotiations or procurement programmes.Comfortable working in a high-stakes environment with significant spend (~£50m/year).Available immediately and open to either FTC or daily rate engagement. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Transport Contract Manager | Retail/3PL | Suffolk | £55k I am exclusively looking for a Transport Contract Manager to help drive efficiency and service excellence across its transport and distribution network. Role Summary The Transport Contract Manager will be responsible for managing third-party carrier relationships, ensuring SLA compliance, monitoring transport KPIs, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and service improvements. This role bridges operations and commercial performance, supporting both day-to-day delivery execution and longer-term strategic projects. The role will involve travel to various locations across the UK. Key ResponsibilitiesAccount & Carrier Management Serve as the main point of contact for third-party logistics providers. Ensure contractual obligations and service levels are consistently met. Support contract negotiations, onboarding, and performance reviews. Support in working with the MHE provider KPI & Service Monitoring Track and report on delivery performance metrics (OTIF, damage rates, cost per mile/load). Investigate service failures and implement corrective actions. Prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders and senior leadership. Operational Support Liaise closely with warehouse, replenishment, and store operations to resolve delivery issues. Assist with inbound and outbound logistics coordination. Cost Control & Commercial Insight Review transport invoices and reconcile against agreed rates and fuel surcharges. Identify cost-reduction initiatives, including route optimisation and load consolidation. Continuous Improvement Contribute to logistics projects including TMS upgrades, automation, and sustainability initiatives. Recommend improvements in processes, reporting, or technology to drive efficiency. Skills & ExperienceEssential: 3+ years in a transport/logistics coordination or account management role. Strong understanding of UK transport regulations, fleet operations and MHE. Experience working with third-party hauliers and carriers. Proficient in TMS platforms and Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets. Analytical, commercially minded, and confident in supplier negotiations. Desirable: Retail, 3PL or FMCG logistics background. Experience with e-commerce and final-mile delivery networks BBBH: 34434

Contracts Manager (Construction / Residential / Commercial)£60,000-£70,000 + Company Van + Mileage Allowance + Bonus + Progression + Private Medical + Company BenefitsBristol- sites primarily around the South WestAre you a Contracts Manager from a Construction background looking for an autonomous and varied role within a well-established Construction group who are undergoing a period of exciting growth providing the opportunities to directly impact the ongoing success of the business and to continually progress to senior roles?This well-established group of Construction companies work on projects for primarily residential clients in addition to some commercial clients. They are moving from strength-to-strength with a full order book for the foreseeable future and are now diversifying into new areas. Due to this growth they are looking for a new Contracts Manager to join their team.This varied role will see you working on a range of projects, primarily refurbs for residential projects such as high rise flats. You will work closely with senior leadership, the site and design teams and clients to ensure on time and within budget delivery whilst also being responsible for undertaking weekly site coordination meetings, primarily in the South West in addition to some further travel as required.This position would suit a Contracts Manager from a Construction background looking for an autonomous role within a well-established company offering the chance to autonomously oversee varied projects and continually progress your career.The Role:* Managing entire projects from concept to completion* Liaise with clients, site teams and other key stakeholders* Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget- multiple sites simultaneously* Play a key role in the success of the business, ongoing progression availableThe Person:* Contracts / Project Manager* Residential / Commercial Construction background* Commutable to Bristol / BathConstruction Project Manager, Contracts, Fit out, Refurb, Residential, Senior, Commercial, High Rise, Flats, Clients, Site, SMSTS, Local, PM, CM, South West, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, GloucesterReference number: BBBH22521If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.