Contracts Manager

Baker Hughes

Contracts Manager responsible for managing SP&S deals from a contracting perspective. Leading commercial risk assessments, negotiations, and supporting bid teams throughout the deal lifecycle.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeNailsea • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance throughout the deal lifecycle. Capable of providing leadership and guidance on contractual matters while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Contract NegotiationRisk ManagementCommercial AcumenProject ComplianceEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementRisk AssessmentProposal DevelopmentContractual AdministrationScope Definition

Soft Skills

Team PlayerOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in LawBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Contractual RiskCommercial RiskDeal LifecycleProject ExecutionCustomer Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage SP&S deals from a contracting and commercial perspective throughout the deal lifecycle.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
Provide commercial and contractual leadership and direction throughout the entire deal life-cycle.
Develop practical and innovative ways to identify & mitigate contract risk.
Support bid teams in proposal development, risk management, scope definition, pricing and incentives, and customer communications.
Manage commercial and contractual related aspects of non-complex projects during the execution phase.
Ensure compliance with project-specific contractual administration requirements.
Provide advice and assistance to cross-functional teams on contractual matters.
Control overall project risk and opportunity review and reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Business or related experience.
Be fluent in English.
Understanding of key contractual and commercial risks and areas for opportunity and ability to lead project risk review process and assessments.
Negotiating Skills: To secure favorable outcomes, having the flexibility to understand and negotiate alternative contractual and commercial positions with customers (subject to approval).
Commercial acumen and business understanding
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective Team player.
Be willing to travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits