We’re looking for a results-driven Senior Contracts Manager to lead the commercial and operational success of our high-volume kitchen supply and installation programmes, as well as long-term framework agreements. You’ll shape the full contract lifecycle, from bidding and negotiation to delivery and renewal, ensuring outstanding financial performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £65-70,000 per year
• Company bonus, PMI and Company Car allowance
• Generous discounts: Up to 80% off our stunning kitchen furniture and products.
• Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support: Access our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7.
• Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and discounts with over 200 top brands through our benefits app.
• Refer a friend scheme
• A vibrant workplace: Be part of a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and shared success.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you’ll:

• Influence the end-to-end commercial and operational process through bidding and winning large scale projects and securing long-term framework agreements
• Deliver essential commercial and business support across all stages of the contract lifecycle, working with Service and Sales to ensure industry leading contractual performance
• Lead the development and execution of strong commercial and operational practices across teams to enhance contract profitability and financial outcomes, with focus on aged debt management and payment terms
• Provide leadership and direction to a support team
• Demonstrate ability to provide management and peers with pertinent counterviews whilst being empathetic
• Stay informed on industry standard and regulatory changes, ensuring compliances with all key frameworks
• Ensure successful audits and renewals in line with the relevant accreditation organisations
• Participate as a key member of the Senior Management Team contributing to business strategy and decision making
• Attend client sites to resolve disputes, negotiate unplanned variations, and provide hands-on commercial support
• Negotiate, reviewing and advising on contracts & frameworks
• Evaluate proposals to ensure alignment with operational processes
• Prepare and monitor site trackers ensuring costs against sale are on target and achieve target margin
• Attend regular site meetings with customer counterparts during site programme of works
• Track/negotiate site extras, instructions and day works
• Apply your in-depth knowledge of construction contracts (such as JCT) to deliver value and manage risk

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines sharp commercial acumen with hands-on operational experience. You’ll need:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to challenge constructively
• Exceptional attention to detail with a methodical, investigative mindset
• Strong numeracy, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• A background in Quantity Surveying or Construction Project Management (MRICS desirable but not essential)
• Experience within the housing or construction sector (contract kitchens experience a bonus)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

You’ll be successful in this role by living and breathing our core values — Care, Deliver, Inspire.

Caring – Building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and supporting the growth of others while continuously developing yourself.

Inspiring – Communicating with impact, leading with purpose, and helping to bring our strategy to life by engaging and enabling those around you.

Delivering – Making sound decisions, using data and insight to drive action, and staying focused on results with a mindset of continuous improvement.

About Magnet

At Magnet, part of the Nobia Group, we’ve been shaping the heart of the home for over 100 years. From our award-winning kitchen designs to UK-based manufacturing, we’re proud to be the UK’s number one specialist kitchen provider. But our real strength? Our people. Their passion and creativity ensure every kitchen is built to last and loved for years. As we continue our exciting transformation journey, we’re open to fresh ideas—so even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re excited to help shape the future of our people experience and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.

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