Job Description
The Green Recruitment Company is hiring for a QS-led Commercial Contracts Manager | Long-term Contract| Energy Sector – Newcastle England
This is a long-term contract (with potential to go perm) for a senior QS-led commercial professional to own claims strategy, optimise order execution and drive contract outcomes across complex energy projects.
The role is Ideal for a self-starting QS with deep NEC/FIDIC experience: -
Strong background in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Contract Management, with extensive experience across NEC and FIDIC forms of contract. Proven in project budgeting, commercial risk and claims management, with a solid understanding of contract law.
A Chartered QS (RICS/CICES) advantageous, alongside strong negotiation and collaborative skills.
You’ll manage NEC/FIDIC contracts and act as the commercial link between customers and global manufacturing partners.
You’ll take full ownership of developing a claims strategy, commercial risk and contract optimization on major energy-sector partners
Responsibilities:
* Supports the PM & CPM in identifying, evaluating and assessing risks & opportunities
* Takes ownership and administers subcontracts on a day-to-day basis - internal
* Manages subcontract / supplier final account settlements
* Ensures timely submission of contractual notifications
* Provides timely updates to the PM & CPM on the accurate financial status, including forecast out-turn position, of Project subcontractors / key supplier accounts
* Attends Project meetings with Site, Customer, stakeholders
* Takes ownership and management of Project Change Management and Claims, relating to both the main Contract with our Customers and our subcontractors / key suppliers
* Collaborates and effectively communicates with the wider Project team, giving contractual advice relative to the successful execution of the Project
* Supports the procurement department by advising on and drafting contractual terms and conditions for the placement of Project Subcontract work packages
* Liaises with our legal team, reviewing and evaluating terms and conditions aligned to our main customer contracts
* Identifying, evaluating and following up on all events relevant for incoming and outgoing claims / compensation events
* Collecting, preparing, analysing and managing relevant claim / variation particulars for the preparation and drafting, or defence, of submissions to / from our Customers and subcontractors / key suppliers, in line with contract timescales
* Provides contractual advice and support to our Project teams regarding the effective execution of customer contracts and subcontracts
* Pursuing and / or defending incoming and outgoing claims; including the collation of relevant project records, documentation and appropriate evidence / facts, through to satisfactory conclusion
* Establishing and substantiating cause and effect necessary to demonstrate entitlement to quantum and / or additional time under the Contract
* Actively builds positive relationships with our Customer
* Proactively seeks to implement and assist with digital solutions to aid efficient execution of Project duties
* Developing and improving contract and claim management processes and strategies
Requirements:
* Experience in Quantity Surveying / Contract Management and/or commercial project management / business administration
* Knowledge and familiarity with a variety of Construction and Engineering Forms of Contract; in particular extensive experience with the NEC Contract, FIDIC
* Experience in project budgeting, financial management of risk, opportunities and claims
* Chartered Quantity Surveyor would be advantageous (RICS / CICES)
* Competent in Claim Management
* Commercially Competent including understanding the principles of contract law
* Competent in working collaboratively and cooperatively with the project
* Competent negotiator
Must be available Immediately