Contracts Engineer

Assystem; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking personnel to support governance of DSA Task Orders, producing cost estimates and ensuring scope compliance within NEC3 contracts. You will collaborate with Portfolio and Programme managers, managing actions until TO approval and maintaining key schedules.

The role requires experience in project controls, strong organizational skills, and the ability to produce timely reports and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced project environments.
• Familiar with NEC3 contracts and project control procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Present TO responses at DSA governance reviews.
• Manage governance actions through TO approval.
• Produce task cost estimates and ensure scope compliance.
• Maintain TCIF Contract Schedule 5 and JV Response Schedule 6.
• File and manage estimates and documents.
• Raise/Respond to Early Warning Notices (EWNs).
• Interface with Portfolio Manager, Programme Manager, and Business Manager.

Skills

Fast-paced projects

Organized & communicative

Junior PM/QS experience

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate: Maintain good working relationships
• Produce TO Responses: Create DSA Task Order responses and supporting documents (Estimates, Org Charts, Risk Registers).

Accountabilities

• Follow Policies: Comply with policies and procedures.
• Accurate Info: Ensure accurate information for Portfolio Managers and team members.
• Organized Filing: Correctly file information within project folders.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and improvements.

Key Tasks

• Present TO Responses: Present at DSA Governance reviews.
• Manage Actions: Handle governance review actions until TO approval.
• Cost Estimates: Produce task cost estimates for contracts.
• Scope Compliance: Ensure estimates meet Task Order Request requirements.
• NEC3 Contract Management: Use CEMAR.
• Complete Schedules: Finish TCIF Contract Schedule 5 and JV Response Schedule 6.
• Track Performance: Monitor TCIF Contracts.
• Document Management: File and manage estimates and documents.
• Raise/Respond to EWNs: Handle Early Warning Notices.
• Generate Reports: Create Replicon Reports as needed.
• Interface: Communicate with SL team members (PM, SPEM, PEM, etc.).
• Safety Participation: Engage in safety initiatives.
• Improve Documentation: Help improve TCIF contract management documents.
• Training: Undertake necessary training.Supply Chain Quotes: Obtain quotations and update Purchase Orders.
• Invoice Review: Approve supply chain invoices.
• Monthly Reports: Prepare and attend monthly project and review meetings.
• Forecasts: Prepare person hour forecasts and EAC on PO value.
• Cost Interface: Main interface with Cost Engineer.
• Escalation: Escalate matters to Portfolio Manager, Programme Manager, and Business Manager.

Qualifications

• Fast-Paced Projects: Experience working in a fast-paced project environment.
• NEC3 Contracts: Familiar with working under NEC3 contracts.
• Procedures: Experience with Project Control Procedures.
• CEMAR Knowledge: Good working knowledge of CEMAR.
• Organized & Communicative: Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Junior PM/QS Roles: Previous experience in junior project manager roles or QS roles.

Additional Information

Security clearance:

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.