Contract Manager

A Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing complex contractual arrangements and work packages of varying size and strategic importance. Portfolios may span multiple smaller contracts or single high-value, highly complex agreements. They lead on meeting all commercial and contractual obligations, ensuring effective governance across the full contract lifecycle. The role requires a flexible working approach, with an expectation to be onsite or at a client office three days per week to support project teams and maintain strong stakeholder engagement., As a Contract Manager, you have a passion to provide services as required by our clients, which may include:

• To negotiate contract T&C's for projects of significant value (from £20M to £500M) and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. This will include management of commercial staff.
• To negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.
• 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.
• Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager in providing a world class procurement and commercial service., SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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• Significant, demonstrable experience in contract management, ideally within the energy sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Law, or an equivalent discipline.
• MCIPS qualification preferred but not essential.
• Strong experience in contract change management and claims management.
• Proven ability to draft and interpret commercial contracts, with knowledge of standard construction forms and bespoke agreements.
• Experience working with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Solid understanding of financial analysis and reporting for project budgets.
• Knowledge of commercial governance processes for large capital projects, including contract, commercial, or cost-related delivery experience.
• Ability to build, maintain, and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
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