Contract Manager - Converter Station build

Progressive; North East; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for a major EPC infrastructure project based in Murton, County Durham. This predominantly site-based role offers a long-term contract and an immediate start, with a daily rate of £550 Inside IR35.

You will manage contractual obligations under FIDIC EPC 2017, support project teams, handle change control, variations and claims, and provide strategic contractual advice to help delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Contract Management within engineering, infrastructure, utilities, energy or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC EPC contracts, particularly FIDIC EPC 2017.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing contractual risk, claims, variations and change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contractual obligations under an amended FIDIC EPC 2017 contract.
• Provide contractual and commercial support to project delivery teams.
• Manage contract correspondence, notifications, change control, variations and claims.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout project execution.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and supply chain partners on contractual matters.
• Provide strategic contractual advice to support project objectives.

Skills

FIDIC EPC 2017

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Change control

Risk management

Education

Quantity Surveying background

Job description

Contract Manager

Location: Murton, County Durham (Predominantly Site-Based)

Rate: £550/day Inside IR35

Start: Immediate

Contract: Long-Term Contract Opportunity

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support the delivery of a major EPC infrastructure project based in Murton, County Durham.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contractual obligations under an amended FIDIC EPC 2017 contract.
• Provide contractual and commercial support to project delivery teams.
• Manage contract correspondence, notifications, change control, variations and claims.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout project execution.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and supply chain partners on contractual matters.
• Provide strategic contractual advice to support project objectives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Contract Management within engineering, infrastructure, utilities, energy or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC EPC contracts, particularly FIDIC EPC 2017.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing contractual risk, claims, variations and change control processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a site-based project environment.
• Previous experience on major EPC or infrastructure projects.

Desirable

• Quantity Surveying background.
• Experience within Power, Utilities, Transmission & Distribution or Energy sectors.
• Significant experience working on large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects.

What's on Offer?

• £550/day Inside IR35
• Immediate start available
• Major EPC infrastructure project
• Long-term contract opportunity
• High-profile project with an established delivery team
• Predominantly site-based role in County Durham with some flexibility potentially available for the right candidate