Senior Subcontract Manager – Offshore Construction

Saipem; Talacre; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saipem in the United Kingdom (Talacre) is seeking a Construction Subcontract Manager with strong experience in quantity surveying to oversee EPIC project scopes for onshore/offshore facilities. You will lead the subcontract team, manage variation analysis, and ensure timely completion with compliant close-out.

Based in Talacre, the role requires a contractor mindset, 5.5-day week, and ability to coordinate across disciplines within Saipem’s One Saipem Way framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in offshore facilities, industrial plants, or complex construction projects in Oil & Gas or energy sectors.
• Some exposure to contract management activities will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Subcontract Engineers/Administrators team.
• Ensure Subcontract Administration procedures are implemented and followed by Subcontractors.
• Initiate letters/notices to Subcontractors and respond to their letters/notices.
• Monitor Subcontractor performance and progress.
• Review and validate progress payments submitted by Subcontractors.
• Support project management in identifying variations and claims with cost/time implications.
• Analyze Site Technical Queries, Site Instructions, and Deviation Requests for cost impact and price negotiations.
• Ensure Subcontracts close out, extra works, and liquidated damages align with procedures.
• Participate in change management and forecast analysis.
• Ensure Completion Certificates are issued and Subcontracts forecasts are updated.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Saipem in the United Kingdom (Talacre) is seeking a Construction Subcontract Manager with strong experience in quantity surveying to oversee EPIC project scopes for onshore/offshore facilities. You will lead the subcontract team, manage variation analysis, and ensure timely completion with compliant close-out.

Based in Talacre, the role requires a contractor mindset, 5.5-day week, and ability to coordinate across disciplines within Saipem’s One Saipem Way framework.