Contract Manager

Contract Manager / Hybrid 8 days a month onsite

Location: Manchester or London

Permanent

Based within the Contract & Supplier Management team, this is an exciting opportunity to manage one of Smart DCCs most strategically important supplier contracts. You will take ownership of complex, high-value contracts, driving supplier performance, commercial value, and successful outcomes for customers. Were looking for a commercially minded Contract Manager who can confidently build relationships, challenge suppliers where needed, and take ownership of a critical account, while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team.

About the DCC

We’re powering Britain’s smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together.

Today, we’re deeply invested in building a resilient, sustainable smart energy network that drives transformation. Our success is driven by curiosity, ambition, and tenacity.

Tomorrow, we see vast opportunities for growth and development, contributing to decarbonisation and the Net Zero mission. We’ll continually develop Smart DCC, to fulfil our obligations to consumers, and achieve even more with our customers, partners, and each other. Join us and development opportunities range from talent programmes, academies and always on learning to exposure to senior stakeholders and industry experts, contributing to complex projects and constant support to drive your own development.

Together, we embrace change, unite in our shared passions and support each other. Working as one team and across our industry, we rise to the challenge to shape Smart DCC, and the future.

A career at Smart DCC means being part of something bigger – a dynamic organisation that’s not just helping transform energy but also shaping the future. We offer a unique, fulfilling environment where you can thrive today, develop for tomorrow, and achieve together.

How you will contribute to transforming the smart energy network and shaping the future.

• Manage complex supplier contracts critical to the operation of the DCC network, ensuring contractual obligations and governance requirements are met.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract changes, extensions and dispute resolution, delivering the best outcomes for DCC and its customers.
• Drive value for money by identifying efficiencies, managing supplier performance and ensuring robust financial governance across contracts.
• Monitor, manage and mitigate contractual risks, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with DCC licence obligations and governance frameworks.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, confidently challenging where necessary to achieve successful commercial and operational outcomes.

What you need to bring:

• Proven experience managing large-scale, high-value supplier or commercial contracts within a complex organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience leading negotiations, managing contractual risk, and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
• Experience working within a regulated environment, with an understanding of governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence at all levels.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to take ownership of complex contracts whilst working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Benefits:

While our mission is ambitious, we also prioritise balance offering flexibility and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally. At DCC we reward fairly and recognise fully because our continued success depends on our people.

We also offer a competitive 8 days per month hybrid work policy for most roles as well as competitive salaries with regular benchmarking, bonuses tied to personal and company performance. Our core benefits include pension, generous leave allowance, private healthcare and range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to you.

Ready to make an impact, grow, and be part of something bigger?
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