Commercial Contracts Manager

NES Group Ltd; Marston; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

NESFircroft is seeking a Contracts Manager for a Stafford-based role. The position is hybrid with home-working options and a 12-month contract beginning in November. Inside IR35 conditions apply (Umbrella & PAYE only).

The role focuses on supporting the project ITO/OTR teams to prepare and submit Compensation Events quotations, assess contractor and subcontractor fees, and guide the team on related costs and CE opportunities. NEC 3 Option A expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, contract management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with NEC 3 Option A contracts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contracting process including drafting, reviewing, and renewing agreements, Compensation Events and contract amendments.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify contractual requirements and ensure alignment. Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to minimize contractual risks and maximize margin.
• Negotiate and provide guidance to the project team in contract negotiations and CE quotations.

Skills

NEC 3 Option A

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, contract management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management tools

Job description

NESFircroft continue to support a global power OEM . Actively sourcing for a contracts manager based in Stafford. This role will be Hybrid with working from home options. Initial 12 month contract looking to start in November.

Please not this has been assessed by the client as Inside IR35 (Umbrella & PAYE only)

The role will be primarily dedicated to support the project ITO/OTR teams to prepare and submit quotations for Compensation Events and assess and guide the team on specific issues like, but not limited to, application of contractor and subcontractor fees, risk allowances, application of proper rates, identification of claimable and non claimable costs.

A proven experience in NEC 3 Option A is essential for the role.

Position Summary

The Contract Management Specialist oversees the lifecycle of contracts, ensuring timely execution and compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements. Specifically, this role requires proven experience in Compensation Events quotation methodologies, including fees application for Contractor's and Subcontractor's Works, identification of CE opportunities and identification of the allowed additional costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contracting process, including drafting, reviewing, and renewing agreements, Compensation Events and contract amendments.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify contractual requirements and ensure alignment. Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to minimize contractual risks and maximize margin expectations.
• Ability to negotiate and to provide guidance to the project team in contract negotiations and CE quotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, contract management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in NEC 3 Option A type of contract.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and best practices. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients