Commercial Contract Manager

Rullion Managed Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed services provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Commerical Contract Manager / QS to manage subcontractor accounts and provide contractual advice. Responsibilities include overseeing contract compliance, supporting project management, and handling claims efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience in Quantity Surveying, proficiency in NEC and FIDIC contracts, and a commercial understanding of contract law. This position offers a hybrid work model, with travel expenses covered for necessary meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Contract Management.
• Knowledge of Construction and Engineering Forms of Contract.
• Commercially competent with contract law principles.

Responsibilities

• Support PM and CPM in identifying risks and opportunities.
• Administer subcontracts day-to-day.
• Manage subcontract/supplier final account settlements.
• Submit contractual notifications timely.
• Provide financial status updates on accounts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Project Budgeting

Negotiation Skills

Familiarity with NEC and FIDIC Contracts

Claim Management

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (RICS/CICES)

Job description

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role :

Commerical Contract Manager / QS

ASAP Start

Duration : Currently until end of September 2026, Likely to extend or TTP

Outside IR35

Apply online only) Per day

Location : Newcastle Upon Tyne ,UK- Hybrid 3 days per week in office

15% Travel may be required for meetings / Site , this expense would be covered.

Job Description

Your profile

• Experience in Quantity Surveying / Contract Management and / or commercial project management / business administration
• Knowledge and familiarity with a variety of Construction and Engineering Forms of Contract; in particular extensive experience with the NEC Contract, FIDIC
• Experience in project budgeting, financial management of risk, opportunities and claims
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor would be advantageous (RICS / CICES)
• Competent in Claim Management
• Commercially Competent including understanding the principles of contract law
• Competent in working collaboratively and cooperatively with the project
• Competent negotiator

Your Responsibilities

• Supports the PM & CPM in identifying, evaluating and assessing risks & opportunities
• Takes ownership and administers subcontracts on a day-to-day basis - internal
• Manages subcontract / supplier final account settlements
• Ensures timely submission of contractual notifications
• Provides timely updates to the PM & CPM on the accurate financial status, including forecast out-turn position, of Project subcontractors / key supplier accounts
• Attends Project meetings with Site, Customer, stakeholders
• Takes ownership and management of Project Change Management and Claims, relating to both the main Contract with our Customers and our subcontractors / key suppliers
• Collaborates and effectively communicate with the wider Project team, giving contractual advice relative to the successful execution of the Project
• Supports the procurement department by advising on and drafting contractual terms and conditions for the placement of Project Subcontract work packages
• Liaises with our legal team, reviewing and evaluating terms and conditions aligned to our main customer contracts
• Identifying, evaluating and following up on all events relevant for incoming and outgoing claims / compensation events
• Collecting, preparing, analysing and managing relevant claim / variation particulars for the preparation and drafting, or defence, of submissions to / from our Customers and subcontractors / key suppliers, in line with contract timescales
• Provides contractual advice and support to our Project teams regarding the effective execution of customer contracts and subcontracts
• Pursuing and / or defending incoming and outgoing claims; including the collation of relevant project records, documentation and appropriate evidence / facts, through to satisfactory conclusion
• Establishing and substantiating cause and effect necessary to demonstrate entitlement to quantum and / or additional time under the Contract
• Actively builds positive relationships with our Customer
• Proactively seeks to implement and assist with digital solutions to aid efficient execution of Project duties
• Developing and improving contract and claim management processes and strategies

If available please submit CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants