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Contract Manager
  • United Kingdom - Oxfordshire -
1 year ago
Manager
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description

The key role for the Contract Manager is to identify and implement value opportunities throughout the development cycle in order to achieve the lowest cost that will support project, programme and portfolio success. You'll have the opportunity to use your experience to support the project team on a wide range of procurement and commercial issues, to challenge yourself through transitioning the team to a best-in-class model and also play an important role in the drive for a net zero carbon future. More specifically:

  • Manage and drive effective commercial management and decision making
  • Complying with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance
  • 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
  • Supporting all post contract commercial matters including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented whilst maintaining supplier relationships
  • Building and supporting the development of relationships with main suppliers/contractors and liaise with points of contact on project(s) / contract(s)
  • Delivering all project contracts within approved budget authorizations
  • People Management of commercial team

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We are looking for individuals who are degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and may either have, or be working towards, professional membership of a relevant technical or professional body.

  • Demonstrable experience of managing Procurement & Commercial function delivery on large volume operational projects (programmes>£1m) including: 
  • Leading both pre/post contract commercial matters including estimating, sourcing, cost & budget management, and contract administration to ensure that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented.
  • Detailed understanding of commercial value drivers within large and complex business cases.
  • Interpreting, administration, drafting and negotiation of contracts and practical means of performance incentivisation.
  • Previous experience in an operational multifaceted business with an understanding of supply chain concepts and how to improve them.
  • Sound commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and managements skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes and problem solve.
  • Previous people management experience

Having a background in Power Distribution isn't necessary, as we welcome applications from those with relevant transferable experience. It's more important to us that you share our values, bring unique experience and are eager to learn.


Reference no: 106571

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