Contract Manager - Bristol

Altrad Services A/S; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad are seeking an experienced and commercially capable Contract Manager to support NEC3 contract administration for the MEH Alliance at Sizewell C. Based in Bristol, the role provides commercial and governance support through the delivery phase, collaborating with Supply Chain Managers and project teams to manage compensation events, cost control and contract governance.

You will apply Quantity Surveying skills to assess cost impacts from changes and ensure robust commercial management from

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and contract management experience within major infrastructure, engineering or nuclear projects.
• Experience administering NEC contracts and managing compensation events.
• Strong Quantity Surveying capability, including cost analysis, valuation and change management.
• Proven experience developing cost baselines and evaluating contractor quotations.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Membership of RICS or an equivalent professional body is desirable.
• Experience working within regulated industries or major infrastructure programmes is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of NEC3 contract principles and commercial governance.
• Excellent analytical and cost management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong commercial negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to assess complex commercial information and provide clear, commercially sound recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across supply chain, commercial and project teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate contractual records within a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC3 contracts from contract award through to completion and close-out.
• Manage compensation events in accordance with NEC3 processes, including quotation assessment and negotiation.
• Develop and maintain cost baselines to support the evaluation of supplier quotations and compensation event submissions.
• Undertake detailed analysis of supplier quotations, validating assumptions, quantities, rates and alignment with the agreed scope.
• Apply strong Quantity Surveying skills to assess cost impacts arising from change, variations and claims.
• Benchmark compensation event quotations against contract baselines and relevant market norms where appropriate.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, including cost, quality, safety and programme requirements.
• Manage cost forecasting and commitment tracking for allocated contracts.
• Ensure contract risks are identified, monitored, managed and escalated appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and robust contract records, correspondence and governance documentation.
• Ensure contractual documentation is maintained in accordance with project governance and documentation requirements.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Managers and wider project teams to ensure supplier activities support programme delivery.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to support effective decision-making throughout the delivery phase.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management and commercial negotiation.
• Ensure compensation events, change and commercial matters are accurately recorded, progressed and reported.
• Support the effective management of contractual obligations and ensure appropriate governance processes are followed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management, commercial processes and governance arrangements.

Skills

Contract management

NEC3

Quantity Surveying

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

RICS membership desirable

Tools

NEC3 processes

Cost baselining

Job description

About The Role

Altrad are seeking an experienced and commercially capable Contract Manager to support the effective administration and management of NEC3 contracts for the MEH Alliance at Sizewell C.

This role will be based in Bristol and will provide commercial and governance support throughout the delivery phase of the project. Working closely with Supply Chain Managers and project teams, you will support the management of compensation events, cost control, supplier performance, contractual documentation and governance requirements, ensuring robust contract administration and effective commercial management from contract award through to completion and close-out.

Key Deliverables / Accountabilities:

• Administer NEC3 contracts from contract award through to completion and close-out.
• Manage compensation events in accordance with NEC3 processes, including quotation assessment and negotiation.
• Develop and maintain cost baselines to support the evaluation of supplier quotations and compensation event submissions.
• Undertake detailed analysis of supplier quotations, validating assumptions, quantities, rates and alignment with the agreed scope.
• Apply strong Quantity Surveying skills to assess cost impacts arising from change, variations and claims.
• Benchmark compensation event quotations against contract baselines and relevant market norms where appropriate.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, including cost, quality, safety and programme requirements.
• Manage cost forecasting and commitment tracking for allocated contracts.
• Ensure contract risks are identified, monitored, managed and escalated appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and robust contract records, correspondence and governance documentation.
• Ensure contractual documentation is maintained in accordance with project governance and documentation requirements.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Managers and wider project teams to ensure supplier activities support programme delivery.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to support effective decision-making throughout the delivery phase.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management and commercial negotiation.
• Ensure compensation events, change and commercial matters are accurately recorded, progressed and reported.
• Support the effective management of contractual obligations and ensure appropriate governance processes are followed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management, commercial processes and governance arrangements.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• Strong commercial and contract management experience within major infrastructure, engineering or nuclear projects.
• Demonstrated experience administering NEC contracts and managing compensation events.
• Strong Quantity Surveying capability, including cost analysis, valuation and change management.
• Proven experience developing cost baselines and evaluating contractor and supplier quotations.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Membership of RICS or an equivalent professional body is desirable.
• Experience working within regulated industries or major infrastructure programmes is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of NEC3 contract principles and commercial governance.
• Excellent analytical and cost management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong commercial negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to assess complex commercial information and provide clear, commercially sound recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across supply chain, commercial and project teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate contractual records within a complex project environment.

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression toward Chartered Mechanical Engineer status
• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.