Contract Manager

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contract management on mining projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in the industry and a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or Law. Responsibilities include managing contracts, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with deliverables. This role offers the chance to work with a reputable firm committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in mining projects.
• Extensive experience managing pre-contract and post-award processes.
• Effective communication skills to work in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Contracts/Subcontracts team assigned to the project(s).
• Contributing to and advising on procurement strategy for construction works.
• Preparing and negotiating Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in CRM and reporting software

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or Law

Member/Associate or Fellow of a recognized professional institution

Tools

CRM software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

TEAMS

Job description

Do you have experience working on highly regulated mining projects?

Do you have a background in quantity surveying, construction, engineering, or law?

Are you looking to join one of the largest engineering consultancies in the world?

If so, this may be the perfect role for you!

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for an experienced Contract Manager to provide contract management expertise in contracting activities at a senior level, in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and Customer Business Management Systems for Supply Chain Activities. You will have sound leadership skills and experience in setting up, drafting, and gaining approval of contract plans and procedures, managing the entire procurement process for complex building construction works, and managing a team on projects.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Managing the Contracts/Subcontracts team assigned to the project(s).
2. Contributing to and advising on procurement strategy for construction works.
3. Preparing and negotiating Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements.
4. Compiling solicitation and expression of interest documents.
5. Preparing market analysis of the returns.
6. Prequalifying contractors.
7. Compiling RFP/ITB evaluation plans.
8. Initiating and chairing RFP/ITB kick-off meetings.
9. Compiling individual contract plans for RFP/ITB.
10. Expediting input to RFP/ITB packages and compiling physical packages for review and issue.
11. Performing qualification exercises to select bidders.
12. Administering contracting strategy papers.
13. Initiating and chairing clarification meetings and writing minutes.
14. Handling queries from bidders and coordinating site visits.
15. Facilitating evaluation processes and commercial evaluations.
16. Preparing proposal summaries and award recommendations.
17. Compiling contract packages for signature and reporting activity status.
18. Recommending awards, obtaining securities, insurances, and key documentation pre-award.
19. Reviewing work of team members and participating in pre-construction meetings.
20. Managing correspondence, site instructions, and contractor change registers.
21. Maintaining securities and tracking expiry.
22. Providing contractual interpretation and liaising with supervision on site instructions.
23. Ensuring contractual deliverables are submitted timely and contractual compliance is maintained.
24. Attending and chairing progress and review meetings.
25. Administering and reporting through applicable tools.
26. Handling back charge documentation.

Qualifications & experience

• 2-3 years’ experience in mining projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or Law (or equivalent).
• Member/Associate or Fellow of a recognized professional institution (preferred).
• Extensive experience managing pre-contract and post-award processes.
• Effective communication skills, ability to work in complex environments.
• Proficiency in software and reporting systems (e.g., CRM, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Leadership and negotiation skills.

Additional desirable skills

• Understanding of contractual risk and law.
• Experience with standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC, NEC).

If you're interested, apply now or contact Jordan Tipping via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to accessible recruitment processes. Please let us know if you require adjustments at any stage.