Head of Design Contracts

Venesky Brown; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Design Contracts for the Sizewell C project. This contract role involves hybrid working in London, managing a team of project managers, and ensuring project delivery aligns with budget and schedule requirements. The position plays a crucial role in the UK's climate change agenda, contributing to a major energy project.

Qualifications

• Manage a team of up to 20 project management professionals.
• Accountable for successful delivery of Design Supply Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Ensure effective management of Design Supply Chain Contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Commercial Leadership

Job description

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Venesky Brown is looking for a Head of Design Contracts to work with Sizewell C. This is a contract role, hybrid working at their London office, with some travel required.

Sizewell C (SZC) is one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Job Purpose:

The Head of Design Contracts reports directly to the Head of Engineering & Technical within CWP and is responsible for leading the CWP E&T project manager, to successfully deliver the CWP E&T Design Supply Contracts to Budget and Schedule requirements.

Job Role:

This is a key role within the SZC project organisation, reporting to the Civil Works Programme Head of Engineering and Technical, ensuring the programme meets budget and programme requirements.

The role holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation, operating model and project strategy.

The role-holder will manage a team of up to 20 project management professionals within the CWP and also provide project delivery guidance to the multi-disciplinary technical team as needed to achieve the project’s objectives.

The role-holder will lead by example with respect to the project’s behaviours setting the standard for their team to follow.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the leadership and management of the CWP E&T project managers, enabling and supporting staff engagement, development and performance.
• Accountable for successful delivery of the CWP E&T Design Supply Contracts to Budget and Schedule requirements, by providing robust commercial leadership and governance.
• Hold a comprehensive view of Project Management across the SZC delivery functions, ensuring alignment with strategic project objectives and adherence to project management processes.
• Lead engagement with the Head of Civil Programme Engineering and other senior stakeholders to ensure budget, schedule and technical needs are aligned to facilitate effective and on-time design delivery.
• Lead CWP E&T engagement with SZC Commercial teams to support procurement of L3 Design Supply Contracts.
• Accountable for the effective management of CWP E&T Design Supply Chain Contracts following Signature of Contract including the use of CEMAR for managing early warnings and variations.
• Ensure CWP E&T project teams are resourced with functional support to deliver their project commitments
• Ensure CWP E&T project teams are coordinated and aligned with design delivery programme and milestones
• Ensure the CWP E&T team can access necessary support from SZC Project Management Office (PMO).
• Ensure that CWP E&T teams provide appropriate input to the SZC Risk management process and complete technical reviews and surveillance activities in accordance with SZC governance requirements
• Lead engagement with SZC Information Management and PMO functions to ensure that appropriate data and information management systems and processes are in place to facilitate effective delivery and reporting of the CWP E&T Design Supply Contracts
• Supports the Technical Directorate with implementation of replication principles across the programme and is responsible for the resolution of all relevant issues related to their scope to achieve on budget, on-time delivery of the design

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About Venesky Brown:

Venesky Brown, a UK-based Recruitment Agency, specialises in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT & Digital, and Professional Services. Established in 2005, we've evolved into industry leaders, driven by our mission to inspire and empower through meaningful employment.

Our distinguishing factors include exceptional customer service and a proven record of delivering results. We are privileged to support major UK projects and contribute significantly to Government Frameworks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Services for Renewable Energy

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