Senior Contract Manager

Role: Senior Contracts ManagerSector: Transmission & DistributionLocation: Ideally Aberdeen - Travel required to Perth & GlasgowStart Date: October 2024Duration: Approx. 12-Months + Possible ExtensionRates: £600 - £700 Inside IR35 via UmbrellaClearance: BPSSAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contract Manager to join our client's Procurement & Commercial Team supporting an major Energy Connection Project in the UK.Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre & post contract procurement and commercial support to the largest project within the client's business unit.Main Responsibilities;To manage the tender process for capital projects from issue of invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. This will include management of commercial staff.Managing the procurement of essential work scopes, procuring at lowest cost of ownership and in accordance with the principle of efficiency and best value. This includes covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions within own area of responsibility to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.Development of the Procurement and Commercial strategies in line with the Capital Projects Governance requirements.Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.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.Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager in providing a world class procurement and commercial service.What do you need?Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016.Knowledge and understanding of commercial governance arrangements for the development and execution of large capital projects together with commercial, contract or cost experience in delivering projects.Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administrationExperience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC / FIDIC Contracts