Contract Specialist

Salary Circa 55k salary depending on skills and experiencePermanentPeterborough Office / Hybrid working Full time 37 hours a weekAnglian Water offers a flexible approach this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your primary location will be Anglian Waters office based in Thorpewood Peterborough.Shape the Future of Construction Delivery One Contract at a TimeAs a Construction Contract Specialist youll play a pivotal role at the heart of our multi-billion-pound Investment Programme influencing how we deliver some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the region. This is your opportunity to make a real impact shaping the legal commercial and strategic frameworks that keep our construction partnerships performing at their best.Youll take ownership of developing and steering the legal and commercial aspects of a wide range of contracts from construction agreements to development deals and power purchase agreements. Your expertise will guide the design of innovative commercial models and ensure that every contract we put in place drives value mitigates risk and supports our long-term goals.In this role youll lead on drafting reviewing and negotiating contract terms; providing expert advice throughout the tender process; managing relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors; and ensuring full compliance with legal regulatory and project-specific requirements. Youll also be a key figure in proactively managing contract risk resolving contract-related issues and deploying effective dispute-avoidance techniques.What will you be doingContract Drafting & Review (30%)Develop draft and review a range of procurement contracts and frameworks (primarily NEC but also including other forms such as FIDIC IChemE etc.) ensuring they are robust compliant and fit for purpose. Lead on commercial model design and manage the drafting negotiation and delivery of the most complex contractual agreements.Negotiation & Contract Management (20%)Oversee negotiations and manage complex contractual issues including pre-dispute resolution across Alliance and Tier 2 contracts. Provide specialist advice and ad hoc contract development support to the legal team.Dispute Avoidance & Risk Management (15%)Proactively identify manage and resolve contractual issues to prevent escalation into formal disputes. Monitor supply chain risks analyse contract data and implement targeted mitigation strategies.Commercial Advice & Support (20%)Offer expert guidance on NEC and other contract forms supporting best practice contract management to drive positive outcomes across capital delivery. Assist project teams with complex issues ensure compliance with contract obligations and drive continuous improvement through insights and contract alerts.Stakeholder Engagement (15%)Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders contributing to boards and delivery forums. Support teams through training coaching and sharing best practice. Develop training modules future-state process maps and standard templates to uplift contract management capability across the organisation.As a valued employee youll be entitled to:Personal private health care26 days annual leaveFlexible workingCompetitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%Bonus schemeFlexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.What does it take to be a Construction Contract SpecialistWere seeking a highly skilled construction contract professional with a solid legal background (ideally a Law degree or equivalent) and extensive experience working with industry-standard contract forms particularly the NEC3 and NEC4 suites. Youll bring deep knowledge of construction law strong contract management expertise and experience in dispute resolution and alternative dispute practices.Youll thrive in a fast-paced delivery-focused environment someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can build strong relationships and influence at all levels. Analytical commercially astute and solutions-driven youll be confident drafting complex contracts challenging assumptions and making sound decisions.A collaborative team player youll combine flexibility with a proactive mindset taking ownership of your own development while supporting the growth of others. Strong IT capability (especially MS Office) and the ability to motivate guide and positively impact outcomes will round out your profile.Why ApplyJoin us at a pivotal moment in our investment programme and play a direct role in shaping major infrastructure projects that will benefit communities for generations. Youll influence high-value contracts solve complex commercial challenges and work at the heart of a highly collaborative purpose-driven organisation.Closing date: 15th December 2025 #loveeverydropRequired Experience:IC Key Skills IVR,SOAP,Avaya,Solaris,Cost Accounting Standards,Database Design,Hibernate,ITIL,Weblogic,Express.js,Contracts,ASP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1