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Commercial Contracts Manager at Rehlko in Nottingham
Job Description
Commercial Contracts Manager
Location: Nottingham · Hybrid
Why Work at RehlkoOur work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Commercial Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in managing contractual risk, supporting project delivery and ensuring robust commercial governance across Rehlko's portfolio of hyperscale and industrial projects.
This is a senior commercial position responsible for negotiating, reviewing and administering complex customer agreements, whilst providing expert contractual guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will become the commercial lead for major customer contracts, helping to protect the business from unnecessary risk whilst enabling sustainable growth and strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the review, negotiation and administration of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), NDAs and associated commercial contracts.
- Identify, assess and mitigate contractual, commercial and operational risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support sales, estimating and project delivery teams during tendering and contract award stages.
- Ensure contractual obligations are clearly communicated and understood by operational teams.
- Develop and maintain robust contract governance processes and controls.
- Support the implementation and ongoing management of contract lifecycle management systems.
- Monitor contractual KPIs, service levels and compliance requirements.
- Act as the escalation point for contractual disputes, claims and commercial challenges.
- Lead the resolution of customer contra charges and commercial disputes.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
- Provide mentoring, guidance and development support to Commercial Assistants and wider commercial team members.
- Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes, documentation and governance standards.
About You
We are looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in contract negotiation, risk management and contract administration within engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy or related sectors.
You will have:
- Significant experience managing complex commercial contracts and customer agreements.
- Strong understanding of contractual risk management and governance.
- Experience negotiating high-value customer contracts and frameworks.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
- Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Experience resolving contractual disputes and managing commercial claims.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop others.
Experience supporting data centre, critical infrastructure, engineering or industrial projects would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £80,000 - £95,000.
- Car allowance.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Pension and benefits package.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Career development within a growing critical power business.
- Opportunity to work on major hyperscale and mission-critical projects.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced commercial contracts professional looking to play a key role in protecting and supporting the delivery of high-value customer projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Rehlko and help shape the commercial success of our growing business.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day