Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager required for a Major Distribution Network Operator in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Support P&C Manager / Senior CM in negotiating contract T&C's for projects of significant value (from 50M to 500M) and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase.
• Negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers.
• Have extensive demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.
• Be involved in cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, payment and expenditure management, Cost estimating.
• Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.

Requirements

• A Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and ideally have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.
• Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration.
• Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC.