Contract and Commercial Manager (Nuclear)

ALTEN; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Contract Manager to oversee project lifecycles within the Energy sector. This role involves managing contracts, minimizing risks, and optimizing performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FIDIC and NEC frameworks and a passion for engineering. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. This is a chance to make a significant impact on exciting projects while enjoying a supportive work environment that prioritizes your career development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Travel Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Social gatherings and team building

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Project Management.
• Expertise in FIDIC and NEC frameworks for contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project lifecycle ensuring delivery aligns with client expectations.
• Manage contracts under FIDIC and NEC frameworks, coordinating teams.

Skills

FIDIC & NEC Contract Management

Agile Project Management

Legal Advisory

Dispute Resolution

Training & Mentorship

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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Company Description

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Job Description

As a Project Contract Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery aligns with client expectations, industry best practices, and internal standards. You will lead the execution and control of projects, focusing on minimizing risk and optimizing performance. Your role includes managing contracts under FIDIC and NEC frameworks, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in advising on legal and contractual matters, supporting dispute resolution, and mentoring junior team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the organization.

What will you be doing?

As a Project Manager, you will join the Bridgwater team to support our activities within the Energy sector. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Ensuring projects are executed and controlled according to the best practices, meet customer requirements and minimise risks for the business.
• Developing and taking responsibility for the project management processes in line with the management system and best practice in the UK.
• Managing specific projects and bids in all aspects related to project management, project control, contract management, site management, and site work delivery planning.
• Developing and overseeing site teams in accordance with project needs.
• Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders including third parties/vendors.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with:

• FIDIC & NEC Contract Management: Expertise in administering and managing projects under FIDIC and NEC frameworks, ensuring compliance and minimizing contractual risks.
• Agile Project Management & CAPEX: Skilled in Agile methodologies, OKRs, and CAPEX planning to maximize project efficiency and accountability.
• Legal Advisory & Dispute Resolution: Experience in contract adjudications, advising on legal matters related to FIDIC and NEC contracts for government projects.
• Training & Mentorship: Background as a lecturer in project management, focusing on tendering, procurement, and contract law.

You are...

• Passionate about Engineering
• Result-Oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in the relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Rigor for a full-time commitment on a construction site.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers.
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• A competitive salary.
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits.
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings.
• Flexible way of working (role dependent).