Job Description
Contract/Cost Manager Summary
Manage the pre and post contract requirements of the Infrastructure Department's Portfolio, ensuring compliance with awarded framework agreements and Work Orders.We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients. With 110 offices across 45 countries, we're experts at managing complex programmes. Our approach focuses on better outcomes, with an independent view that helps teams work better together and achieve stronger investment cases.
Job Description
The Contract/Cost Manager will be responsible for managing the pre and post contract requirements of the Infrastructure Department's Portfolio. Pre-contract, the role holder will work closely with the Contracting Entity's Procurement and Legal team to support Programme Directors on the engagement of Contractors and/or Consultants. Post contract, the Contract Manager will be involved in the management and administration of Work Orders from award to Completion, take-over of works, and final assessment.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and align to the Contracting Entity's Contract Management standards, ensuring compliance with selected Terms & Conditions.
- Assure full compliance with Contract Management standards and contractual terms and conditions in the execution of contract administration activities.
- Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and/or Consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services.
- Review draft contracts and ensure they are fit for purpose and tailored to the project.
- Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to Project Manager and/or Services Manager, where necessary.
- Undertake delay damages calculations if required.
- Establish category/programme contract management strategies and review individual contract management strategies.
- Set targets for Key Performance Indicators in Incentive Schedules within NEC contracts and review the contractor's performance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in contract/cost management and administration, with at least 7 years of NEC experience. They will also have significant experience in claims management and establishing contractor performance management frameworks.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits.
- 8% Pension contribution.
- 25 days Annual leave.
- 2 Company days.
- 1 volunteering day.
- Gym discount.
- Company-funded social club.
- Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
- Career development opportunities.
About Us
We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.