Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Base Location: Flexible working – Typically 50% of time in office or at site (Scotland based)

Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Length of contract: 12 months

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Contract Managers to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team.

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to some the largest projects within the business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the project portfolio and contribute to the continued growth of this area of the business.

This role would someone from a Quantity Surveying background with experience working either Client or Contractor side, no specific experience working in Energy sector is required but would be advantageous

You will

-          Support P&C Manager / Senior CM in negotiating contract T&C’s for projects of significant value (from £50M to £500M) and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase.

-          Negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers.

-          Have extensive demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.

-          Be involved in cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, payment and expenditure management, Cost estimating.

-          Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented.

-          Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.
 

You have

-          A Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and ideally have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.

-          Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration

-          Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC.