Contract Specialist

We are seeking an established Contract Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring contractual obligations are met throughout contract transitions and hand-back activities. The role will support internal teams and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver a controlled, compliant, and well-governed hand-back process across multiple contracts.

This position is central to coordinating exit activities, managing risk, and ensuring that all contractual, legal, and technical requirements are satisfied at the point of contract expiry or termination.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate contract hand-back and termination activities across multiple contracts

Ensure all contractual obligations are met in line with agreed terms, legislation, and best practice

Work closely with internal teams to confirm compliance with contractual, statutory, and lifecycle requirements

Develop, maintain, and manage the contract hand-back programme and associated risk register

Identify, monitor, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigations throughout the exit lifecycle

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and availability of all hand-back documentation, including:

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals

Compliance certificates

Asset and maintenance records

Lifecycle and statutory documentation

Coordinate and track actions required to support a smooth and orderly hand-back process

Provide regular updates and reporting on contract status, risks, progress, and milestones

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to align expectations, manage interfaces, and resolve issues

Support governance, assurance, and audit activities related to contract exit and hand-back

Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared to support continuous improvement

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Proven experience in contract management, ideally including contract expiry, transition, or hand-back phases

Good understanding of contract law and contractual compliance requirements

Experience working within complex contractual frameworks, such as PPP or long-term service contracts

Strong programme or project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Confident and professional communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Ability to interpret and work with technical, legal, and contractual documentation

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a structured approach to delivery

Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage risk and resolve issues effectively

Security and Additional Requirements

Eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance

Full UK driving licence