Contracts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration in the Transmission and Distribution sector. This role involves managing claims, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to project teams while optimizing financial and operational performance. With a focus on risk management and documentation, you will play a key role in supporting site activities and enhancing collaboration among teams. If you have a strong background in international EPC contracts and are passionate about contributing to a greener future, this exciting opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in international EPC contracts, preferably in energy and renewable sectors.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and legal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate project-specific claims and variation orders.
• Ensure successful execution of site contracts, meeting targets.
• Provide support on contractual issues to project teams.

Skills

Commercial Skills

Negotiation Skills

Legal Skills

Planning Skills

Organization Skills

Presentation Skills

Computer Skills

Team Player

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction

Degree in Engineering

Project Management Qualification (e.g., RICS)

Job description

Job Description: Contract Manager

Location: Stafford

Role Overview: NRL is seeking a Contract Manager to work with a leading client in the Transmission and Distribution sector. The Site Contract Manager will oversee contract administration and management with subcontractors and suppliers to optimize financial and operational performance while minimizing risks. This role requires close collaboration with project and site management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Claims & Variations: Manage and negotiate project-specific claims and variation orders.
2. Contract Compliance: Ensure all contractual rights and entitlements are preserved and notices are issued as required.
3. Guidance: Provide support and guidance on contractual issues to project and site teams.
4. Execution: Ensure successful execution of site activities contracts, meeting commercial, financial, and qualitative targets.
5. Risk Management: Proactively assess and manage risks and claims.
6. Records Maintenance: Maintain important site records, ensuring adherence to processes and tools.
7. Support: Offer direction on contractual and commercial matters to site staff.
8. Compliance: Ensure subcontractors and suppliers adhere to contractual obligations.
9. Documentation: Properly document delay events and non-budgeted costs, notifying responsible parties.
10. Cost Management: Provide advice to minimize additional costs and manage legitimate claims.
11. Coordination: Support scheduling, planning, and coordination of work, ensuring timely communication.
12. Feedback: Provide commercial and contractual feedback to relevant site and project teams.
13. Closeout: Assist in the closeout of site contracts and prepare closeout reports.
14. Purchasing: Ensure site purchasing terms are commercially sound and compliant with contract conditions and local laws.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in quantity surveying, construction, engineering, or related field. Additional project management or commercial qualifications (e.g., RICS) are advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in international EPC contracts, preferably in energy and renewable energy sectors.
• Skills: Strong commercial, negotiation, and legal skills; excellent computer skills; fluent in English; planning, organization, negotiation, and presentation skills; creative, innovative, goal-oriented, and a team player.

Rate: £42 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Duration: 6-month rolling contract

Hours: 37 hours per week

If interested, please apply or contact us for more information.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right talent to bring engineering projects to life. We support contracting companies with energy transition plans and work with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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