Contract Manager

National Grid; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A large energy company in the UK is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a team focused on managing contracts for various projects. You will provide guidance on best practices, ensuring compliance and quality assurance, all while developing reporting mechanisms for better decision-making. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years' experience in contract management, full UK driving license, and a degree in a related field. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Bonus based on personal and company performance

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including a share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in quantity surveying, contract, or commercial management.
• Working knowledge of standard form contracts (NEC, FIDIC, Bespoke).
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors and contract analysts.
• Own business processes for budgets, cost control, and financial governance.
• Drive development of reporting for business decision-making.

Skills

Leadership in contract management

Cost analysis

Negotiation skills

Familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts

Communication skills

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or construction management

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for two permanent, full-time Contracts Managers and one 12-month fixed-term contract to shape the contracting approach to our LionLink Offshore Hybrid Asset project and the Future of IFA Project. As a Contract Manager you’ll be advising various teams on best practice in Contract Management. You will also support the development of our contract management maturity as we look to improve how we manage our supply chain across our portfolio, this will involve working on inter-team and business improvement projects as part of your day-to-day role. This role comes with direct line management as you will have a team of 1-2 Quantity Surveyors who are each supported by their own teams of Contract Analysts and Administrators. If you have working knowledge of standard form contracts (NEC, FIDIC and Bespoke) and also experience of leading others working in contract management within a construction or operational environment previously we would love to hear from you! This role is hybrid and you can enjoy working from our office in Warwick or London and home; travel to sites will be required, so you must have a full UK driving licence.

What you\'ll do

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors and contract analysts to deliver the supply chain approach and requirements
• Own the business process for the creation and management of budgets, cost control and financial governance
• Provide challenge and review of cost performance in identified strategic projects prior to contract award
• Ensure contract compliance and lead in providing quality assurance of contract performance
• Lead independent reviews and advice on complex variations and compensation events and support escalation and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Drive the development of reporting that informs business decision making
• You will ideally have experience of cost analysis, programme evaluation, monitoring cost performance, and analysing and negotiating complex contracts, compensation events and variations
• You will have the ability to prepare reports and collate information and present this concisely for a range of stakeholders including senior leadership
• 5 years minimum experience in quantity surveying, contract or commercial management
• Full UK driving licence
• Degree educated in quantity surveying, construction management or construction law (strongly desirable)

About National Grid Interconnectors and National Grid Ventures

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of the UK\'s transition to a net zero energy future. We operate HVDC Interconnectors that connect the UK\'s energy system to neighbouring markets, enabling energy to be imported and exported. We also work on developing new projects to meet the UK\'s future demand for greener energy solutions. National Grid Ventures is pioneering decarbonisation of the energy system, from interconnectors to renewable energy investments. As a large investor-owned energy company, National Grid aims to support a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Values and commitments

We celebrate diverse experiences and backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, innovation, and business need. We strive to hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve and provide an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential.

Salary and benefits

A competitive salary between £59,000 - £72,000 per annum depending on capability. In addition to base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%. You will also have access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving.