Senior Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Life Science Team in Oxford. The Contracts Manager is the senior site leader and has overall responsibility for the delivery of the project(s) and financial performance of the contract (with support from the QS). The key elements of this role are to co-ordinate all aspects of the contract, to ensure that the project meets the client expectations.

The Contracts Manager carries out their work in accordance with all the relevant standard operating procedures also in line with the companies HSEQS policies. The Contracts Manager prepares and maintains the PEP and also looks for opportunities for the company to add additional value or enhance the profit achieved through the delivery of the project.  

Preconstruction 

Prepare the programme, method statements and submission 
Produce the contract programme (having typically worked with the Estimating Department during the bid stage) 
Instruct the QS to agree all major preliminary items expenditure, including plant, accommodation 
Chair start-up & production meetings (including working with the Regional Director to allocate suitably skilled team members) 
Manage the sub-contracts buying schedule with the QS  
Construction & Design 

Lead all aspects of Project Team functions (PEP, Risk & Commercial Success, Financials, Processes, HSEQS, Stakeholder Management, Project Administration, Design Management & Project Close Out) 
Ensure that the project team and supply chain have the required H&S skills and competencies in their org to meet HSEQS expectations document 
Manages, through others, consultant and subcontract design as required by the contract including delivery of the BIM strategy 
Compile and implement the Project Execution Plan, with specific reference to the HSE & Quality plan. 

Post Construction 

Obtain the defects list, remedy any items and obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects 
Instruct QS in the preparation of Loss and Expense Applications and in the provision of information for Final Account 
Manage and control operating budgets 
Has authority to approve expenditure, appoint sub-contractors, change sub-contractors and signoff on monthly commercial reports 
Experience

Articulate and numerate 
Good working Knowledge of Design and Build JCT &, NEC3 contracts, as well as with BREEAM/LEED 
More than 5 years’ experience working in the relevant sector or a minimum of 2-3 projects delivered across different industry sectors 
Demonstrable holistic ‘end to end’ Programme Management experience 
Analytical and Methodical 
Commercial Awareness 
People & Performance Management skills 
Team Building and Leadership  
Qualifications

Professional qualification in construction related subject. Ideally chartered 
Planning 
IOSH or equivalent H&S management training 
Temporary Works & Excavation Safety 
Permitting requirements for live energy works 
Working at Heights & Scaffolding Lifting & Cranage operations 
Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan 
Contracts Management  

Additional Information

Competitive Salary    
Company Car or Car Allowance  
26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)     
Employer pension      
Competitive mileage rate      
Travel expenses      
Flexible and remote working      
Enhanced parental leave      
Professional and Educational development   

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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