Contracts Manager

Description

Role: Contracts Manager 

Location: Swindon

Rate: £550 per day 



 

My client, one of the UK's leading renewable energy developers and operators, is looking to hire an experienced Contracts Manager to take responsibility for the successful contract management of all aspects of a large construction contract for a major offshore wind farm project in accordance with the project procurement policies and procedures.

 

Main Purpose of Job:

 

The contract manager shall work within a matrix organisation within the project; functionally reporting to the procurements and contracts lead while being an integrated member of the contract delivery team working which is led by the contract project manager.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

 

· Day to day contract management and administration of one of the main project contracts.

· Supporting the contract project manager on all commercial aspects of the contract.

· Management of contract variation orders and disputes

· Management of the contractor guarantees/securities and insurance documents.

· Preparation and presentation of contract monthly reports.

· Prepare and maintain registers for all contractor correspondence.

· Management of all contract contractual correspondence.

 

Knowledge and Skills:



· Experience of contract management of a major construction contract

· Experience in the field of offshore construction/marine/infrastructure projects.

· Proven capability/skills in complex negotiations and dealing with disputes and claims.

· Experience of working within a project team.

· Knowledge of and experience of using FIDIC form of contract.

· Nationally accredited procurement qualification.