Senior Contracts Manager

Ref 10770
Application Status Closed
Closing Date
Contract FULL TIME
Starting Salary 59000 - 64000
Benefits Performance Related Bonus
Location Pelham House
Head Office Town Calderbridge
Head Office Postcode CA20 1DP
Country UK

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Roles and Responsibilities
  • Supporting the Head of Commercial Delivery – Site Operations and Programmes in the day to day management of a portfolio of contracts;
  • Following the business processes that support the Contract Management Team as defined in the NWS Management System;
  • Maintaining a network and awareness of suppliers and services in order to support the needs of the Site Services and Projects teams;
  • Maintaining a knowledge base of contract terms and conditions to ensure that contract management can be delivered effectively;
  • Development of contract strategy/procurement;
  • Managing contract reviews; preparing regular management reports;
  • Preparing estimates and cost plans;
  • Involvement in the development of programmes for the delivery of our services;
  • Preparation of standard documentation – reports, valuations, letters, financial statements etc.;
  • Preparation and support tender documents as required by procurement including drafting of contract terms and conditions;
  • Analysing tenders and preparing tender reports at all stages of procurement;
  • Assessment of monthly applications for payment and prepare financial statements;
  • Measuring performance against Key Performance Indicators and Incentivisation arrangements;
  • Managing Sub-Contractor relationships as required to deliver the contract requirements;
  • Settlement of contractual disputes;
  • Preparing and agreeing final accounts;
  • Producing lessons learnt report for post contract review;
  • Managing change management process, early warnings, compensation events, PMI’s etc
Experience Required
  • BSc in Quantity Surveying or MCIPS or a proven track record of relevant experience;
  • Good understanding of contract preparation, procurement procedures and contract administration;
  • Demonstrable ability to deal with people across a wide range of management levels and technical expertise;
  • Proactive and self-motivated;
  • Effective time management – efficient and adding value to projects;
  • Excellent report writing skills;
  • Experience of NEC3/4 contract management;
  • Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure;
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues;
  • Technical awareness and able to work with some support to deliver all post contract service delivery and to solve problems;
  • A high level of drive and energy to ensure that contracts are managed safely to cost and to schedule;
  • Can demonstrate being a self-motivated team player and a good communicator;