Construction Subcontract Manager

Location:

Talacre, North Wales

Contract:

Full-time Contractor
Working Pattern: 5.5 days per week
IR35:
Outside IR35

Start Date:

ASAP

You will be responsible for the effective commercial and contractual management of subcontract packages, covering Mechanical Works, Buildings and E&I Works through the engineering, construction and development phases of a major energy project.

You will lead a team of Subcontract Engineers and Administrators, ensuring subcontractors deliver in accordance with contractual, commercial and project requirements.

• Lead and manage the Subcontract Engineers / Administrators team.
• Ensure subcontract administration procedures are implemented and followed.
• Manage contractual letters, notices and correspondence with subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.
• Review and validate subcontractor progress payments.
• Support the project team in identifying and managing variations, claims, delays and cost impacts.
• Assess Site Technical Queries, Site Instructions and Deviation Requests, determining their commercial impact.
• Lead negotiations with subcontractors regarding additional works and pricing.
• Manage extra works, new unit prices, claims, back charges and liquidated damages.
• Support change management and commercial forecasting.
• Maintain regular subcontract forecast analysis.
• Ensure the issue of Completion Certificates.
• Manage the commercial close-out of subcontract agreements.
• Capture and share lessons learned and construction experience to improve future project delivery.

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial professional.
• Previous experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, industrial facilities or complex construction projects.
• Experience managing subcontracts and commercial packages.
• Strong knowledge of variations, claims, progress payments, forecasting and commercial close-out.
• Experience with offshore facilities would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to contract management activities is desirable.
• Experience across Mechanical, Building and/or E&I works would be beneficial.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience leading or managing a commercial/subcontract team would be advantageous.

• Outside IR35 contractor position.
• Full-time opportunity with a 5.5-day working week.
• Talacre, North Wales location.
• Opportunity to work on a major energy transition and infrastructure project.
• Immediate start available for the successful candidate.

Applicants must reside in the UK and hold full, permanent UK right-to-work status. Sponsorship is not available for this position.