Location: Coventry or Derby
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Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract Length: 6–12 months
Status: Inside IR35
Role Objective
* Work closely with the Project Management function across multiple projects or single large-scale projects, providing both pre- and post-contract commercial expertise.
* Be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from inception and design through to completion and final account settlement.
Key Accountabilities
* Negotiate and finalise work orders, prices and commercial terms with contractors.
* Develop and write sourcing and authorisation reports for projects and work packages.
* Draft and support contract awards for ECI, ECC and PSC contracts.
* Administer contracts, supporting the Project Manager in assessing and issuing contractual notifications.
* Assess contractor applications for payment in line with contractual terms and conditions.
* Negotiate contractual and cost issues and support the change control process.
* Run tenders and commercial negotiations.
* Validate, test and challenge project costs.
* Complete monthly cost and value reports using the appropriate internal systems.
* Ensure contract administration is delivered in accordance with main contract requirements to support the project/commercial strategy.
* Agree final accounts.
* Develop effective working relationships with members of the project management team.
* Understand risk and identify the implications of actions taken by yourself and the wider project team.
* Ensure full compliance with commercial processes and governance.
Experience
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* Experience within the water sector (desirable), although candidates from Rail, Highways, Utilities, Infrastructure or other major engineering/construction sectors will also be considered.
* Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts.
* Ability to support project teams on contractual matters.
* Experience managing claims and dispute resolution.
* Experience of change control processes.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Capabilities
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Confidence to challenge project teams and external suppliers to ensure costs are accurate and commercially robust.
* Forward-thinking and proactive approach, anticipating issues and developing mitigation plans.
* Ability to deliver through others, delegating effectively to achieve project milestones.
* Commitment to developing team capability and performance.
* Strong personal discipline, able to operate within standards, procedures and H&S regulations.
* Clear thinker with the ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous situations.
* Innovative approach to identifying risks, issues and opportunities, with practical solutions.
* Strong drive to deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets.
* Continuous improvement mindset across the whole supply chain.
* Skilled communicator, able to deliver both positive and challenging messages effectively.
* Collaborative approach, seeking input from others to achieve the best outcomes.
* Strong team player who contributes positively, constructively challenges and builds strong internal relationships.
Qualifications Essential
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a similar discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Previous experience within Water, Utilities, Rail or Highways sectors. xsngvjr
* Knowledge and practical understanding of NEC forms of contract.