Commercial Contracts Manager

Green Recruitment Company; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a senior QS-led commercial professional to manage claims strategy and contract outcomes for complex energy projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Quantity Surveying, particularly with NEC and FIDIC contracts, along with strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing subcontracts, financial reporting, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure compliance. A Chartered QS status is advantageous. This is a long-term contract with the potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management.
• Deep understanding of NEC and FIDIC forms of contract.
• Proven capability in project budgeting and claims management.

Responsibilities

• Support PM & CPM in identifying risks & opportunities.
• Manage subcontracts and final account settlements.
• Ensure timely contractual notifications and financial updates.
• Collaborate with legal teams and other stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Contract Management

NEC/FIDIC contract experience

Negotiation skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (RICS/CICES)

Job description

This is a long-term contract (with potential to go perm) for a senior QS-led commercial professional to own claims strategy, optimise order execution and drive contract outcomes across complex energy projects.

The role is Ideal for a self-starting QS with deep NEC/FIDIC experience: -

• Strong background in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Contract Management, with extensive experience across NEC and FIDICforms of contract. Proven in project budgeting, commercial risk and claims management, with a solid understanding of contract law.

• A Chartered QS (RICS/CICES) is advantageous, alongside strong negotiation and collaborative skills.

• You’ll manage NEC/FIDIC contracts and act as the commercial link between customers and global manufacturing partners.

• You’ll take full ownership of developing a claims strategy, commercial risk and contract optimisation on major energy-sector partners

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, and 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 communicates 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 to 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 in the efficient execution of Project duties

• Developing and improving contract and claim management processes and strategies

Requirements:

• 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 on the project

• Competent negotiator