Senior Contract Manager
Altrad
- Hinkley Point, Somerset
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Hinkley Point C
Security Clearance: BPSS
Permanent RoleAltrad are the critical human infrastructure that enhances the lives of millions, by the value-added solutions it provides in support of the nation’s vital assets. Altrad aspires to be the most trusted and valued support services company – learning from the ingenuity of its 10,000 people in the UK & Ireland, to deliver extraordinary outcomes for its clients.With over 10,000 people working for Altrad across the UK and Ireland, no two days are ever the same. We serve a wide range of industry sectors; we strive to be the best we can be – everyday. At Altrad you will be rewarded with the opportunity to build a progressive career, in a company who values your ingenuity, creativity and ambition. Are you ready to accept our challenge?Purpose
- To act as primary point of contact for all Contract Management matters relating to a supplier/contract assigned to them.
- Work closely and pro-actively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a technically complex Programme.
- Promote the SZC Project, its values and behaviours and ensures that SZC Project requirements are met and successfully delivered.
- Empowered to make decisions and undertake its Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities (as defined below) in the context described above and in accordance with delegated levels of commitment and authority.
- Having at all times the knowledge and being responsible for the regular reporting of topics including: contract scope of work/services; schedule; prices and rates; key personnel; and incentive arrangements.
- Managing the contract commercial relationship providing support to the Project Manager to ensure effective delivery of the contract.
- Establish effective collaborative arrangements and work in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation to achieve ‘win-win’ equitable commercial outcomes.
Contributing to procurement and contracting strategies to meet the overall SZC Project objectives.
- Supporting upfront contract development activities across technical, programme, legal and commercial disciplines.
- Support to the budget process and analysing the commercial requirements of a contract.
- support to the Commercial Lead in ensuring all internal governance approval is in place.
- Managing contracts in accordance with the contract terms (predominantly NEC3 and FIDIC), SZC governance requirements and SZC Project objectives to achieve a successful close.
- Ensuring compatibility and alignment with other SZC Project contracts.
- Administration of commercial management tools including, but not limited to, CEMAR and SAP.
- responsibility and accountability for managing the close out of each contract and identifying and recording commercial lessons learnt.
- Deliver contracts in accordance with NNB governance requirements to meet NNB SZC Project and business objectives.
- Supervision of Supply Chain Contract Managers under their control.
- Internal and external stakeholder management and working within a multi-disciplinary team/teams.
- Promoting and maintaining compliance at procurement and post-procurement stages with NNB’s Supply Chain policies (including compliance with nuclear safety and quality controls procedures) and SZC Project processes and procedures.
- Promoting the role of the Intelligent Customer and ensuring that requirements and expectations are met with regard to commercial probity, value and that the supply chain is treated fairly.
- Promoting and embedding a strong nuclear safety culture, the right level of oversight, control and surveillance of supplier activities.
- Supporting that board papers and/or investment papers are produced and submitted all in accordance with SZC Project governance.
- Demonstrate collaborative working practices, promote continuous improvement and acting in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation.
- Member of RICS/ICE/CICES/IOB or equivalent professional body.
- Proven ability of working within a complex major project/programme environment in both procurement and post-procurement phases.
- Evidence of successfully undertaking administering of complex contracts.
- Effective Management and Leadership skills, with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies in the UK environment.
- Honed commercial skills and demonstrable ability to make sound decisions on complex matters (considering technical and commercial topics) of high financial value.
- Good understanding of procurement, contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management.
- Excellent negotiating, influencing and communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience of standard forms of contract (NEC and FIDIC) within the power/construction industry on complex major projects/programmes.
- Educated to degree level ideally in a technical / engineering subject
- Familiar with nuclear site licence conditions and nuclear baseline philosophy.
- Understanding of the UK regulatory framework.
- Understanding of UK and international supply chain within nuclear sector.
- Knowledge of English law and its impact upon the contract and commercial function.
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to part of our exciting journey.
Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…