Professional Services Contracts Manager

Bouygues Construction; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ipswich seeks a Professional Services Contracts Manager to oversee CWA-wide work packages and manage procurement for technical services. Applicants should have engineering expertise and experience in managing design processes. This pivotal role contributes to the Sizewell C project, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential for candidate success.

Qualifications

• Proven record of delivering technical services.
• Experience with multidisciplinary designs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and management of CWA-wide works packages.
• Provide direct support to Professional Services Lead.
• Drive procurement activities for technical service providers.
• Review designer contract performance and implement feedback loops.

Skills

Engineering and design management

Procurement skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified engineer or equivalent technical expertise

Job description

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Job Description

Professional Services Contracts Manager

Job Location City: Ipswich

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: Hybrid

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel

Requisition ID: 2573
Information at a Glance

The Civil Works Alliance

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) are seeking accomplished Professional Services Contracts (PSC) Manager to play a pivotal role in one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects of our time-Sizewell C.

As part of the CWA, you will be joining a partnership of industry leaders including Sizewell C, Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics, and Laing O'Rourke. Our combined expertise is driving the delivery of Sizewell C, a new 3.2-gigawatt power station that will provide reliable, low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape the UK's clean energy future.

In this PSC Manager role, you will:

• Oversee the performance and management of CWA-wide works packages delivered by technical service partners, both internal and external to the alliance
• Take responsibility for scopes that include Temporary Works Design, Permanent Works Designers, and other specialist engineering services
• Provide direct support to the Professional Services Lead and work collaboratively with Design Managers, Technical Leads, Commercial and Procurement teams, and Data Analysts
• Drive procurement activities for PSC technical service providers, ensuring selection and onboarding processes are robust and inclusive
• Ensure that performance is closely monitored with validated KPIs and reporting dashboards
• Review designer contract performance and implement feedback loops for ongoing improvement
• Embed rigorous technical and project management standards across all service providers, ensuring effective management of any issues affecting delivery
• Gain a deep understanding of the technical, assurance and governance needs of the highly regulated nuclear environment
• Actively engage with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of right-first-time designs on schedule

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To be a qualified engineer or have an equivalent level of technical expertise
• Experience in engineering and design management, with a proven record of delivering technical services
• Strong procurement skills and a collaborative, organised approach to coordination and management
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well across diverse teams
• (Desirable) An understanding of construction environments, familiarity with major design consultancies or contractors, and experience with multidisciplinary designs

We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence, thrive in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, and are passionate about delivering a project that will have a positive, lasting impact for generations to come.