Subcontract Manager

First Recruitment Group; Talacre; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Construction Subcontract Manager to lead subcontract scopes across Mechanical, Buildings and E&I on major energy infrastructure projects in North West England.

You will provide commercial leadership, manage contract administration, and drive change management, forecasting and close-out activities to deliver on programme and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience within offshore facilities, industrial plants, or complex construction projects.
• Experience within the Oil & Gas or wider Energy sector is required.
• Candidates with some exposure to contract management activities will be considered.
• Strong understanding of subcontract administration and commercial management processes.
• Experience managing variations, claims, payments, forecasting and subcontract close-out activities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage subcontractor relationships effectively.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Subcontract Engineers/Administrators team.
• Ensure the procedure of Subcontract Administration is implemented and followed by Subcontractors.
• Initiate letters and notices to Subcontractors as needed and ensure that letters and notices from Subcontractors are appropriately replied to.
• Monitor Subcontractor performance.
• Review and validate progress payments submitted by Subcontractors.
• Provide support to the project management team in the identification of variations and/or claims with implications on project programme and forecasts, including delays and costs.
• Analyse Site Technical Queries, Site Instructions and Deviation Requests to determine cost impact and lead negotiations with Subcontractors for price alignment.
• Ensure that extra works, new unit prices, claims, back charges, liquidated damages and subcontract close-out activities are performed and processed in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Participate actively in change management and forecast analysis.
• Ensure the issuance of Completion Certificates.
• Ensure the regular updating of subcontract forecast analyses.
• Manage the commercial close-out of Subcontract Agreements.
• Ensure collection and sharing of lessons learned, feedback and construction-related returns of experience on issues and criticalities.

Job description

Drive Commercial Success on Major Energy Infrastructure Projects as a Construction Subcontract Manager!

Our Client has a requirement for a Construction Subcontract Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in North West England.

Role Purpose:

• Lead the management, development and improvement of subcontract scopes across Mechanical, Buildings and E&I work packages throughout the engineering and development phases of major energy infrastructure projects.
• Provide commercial leadership and oversight to subcontract administration activities, ensuring effective contract management and project delivery.
• Support project success through robust change management, forecasting, subcontractor performance management and commercial close-out activities.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the Subcontract Engineers/Administrators team.
• Ensure the procedure of Subcontract Administration is implemented and followed by Subcontractors.
• Initiate letters and notices to Subcontractors as needed and ensure that letters and notices from Subcontractors are appropriately replied to.
• Monitor Subcontractor performance.
• Review and validate progress payments submitted by Subcontractors.
• Provide support to the project management team in the identification of variations and/or claims with implications on project programme and forecasts, including delays and costs.
• Analyse Site Technical Queries, Site Instructions and Deviation Requests to determine cost impact and lead negotiations with Subcontractors for price alignment.
• Ensure that extra works, new unit prices, claims, back charges, liquidated damages and subcontract close-out activities are performed and processed in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Participate actively in change management and forecast analysis.
• Ensure the issuance of Completion Certificates.
• Ensure the regular updating of subcontract forecast analyses.
• Manage the commercial close-out of Subcontract Agreements.
• Ensure collection and sharing of lessons learned, feedback and construction-related returns of experience on issues and criticalities.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Previous experience within offshore facilities, industrial plants, or complex construction projects.
• Experience within the Oil & Gas or wider Energy sector is required.
• Candidates with some exposure to contract management activities will be considered.
• Strong understanding of subcontract administration and commercial management processes.
• Experience managing variations, claims, payments, forecasting and subcontract close-out activities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage subcontractor relationships effectively.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people.
That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Construction Subcontract Managers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.