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Contracts Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 400 - 450 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Banbury

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Contracts Manager – HS2 | 12-Month Contract 
Project: HS2
Location: Aylesbury / Buckinghamshire
Duration: 12 months
Contract: Freelance / CIS / Ltd
Rate: £450 per day

 We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a major HS2 infrastructure project on an initial 12-month contract.
 IMPORTANT – MANDATORY REQUIREMENT 

 Key Responsibilities  
Take overall responsibility for the successful commercial and operational delivery of allocated contracts and work packages. 
Manage contracts from mobilisation through to completion and handover. 
Lead and manage Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and wider delivery teams. 
Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. 
Manage subcontractor performance and contractual obligations. 
Monitor project progress, costs, resources and programme performance. 
Manage variations, change control, compensation events and contractual notifications. 
Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks. 
Work closely with Commercial, Project Management, Engineering, Planning and SHEQ teams. 
Lead progress, commercial and coordination meetings. 
Maintain strong relationships with the client, principal contractor, subcontractors and key stakeholders. 
Ensure compliance with approved RAMS, ITPs, quality requirements and HS2/EKFB standards. 
Monitor subcontractor programmes and delivery against agreed milestones. 
Assist with forecasting, cost control and monthly reporting. 
Identify potential delays, disputes and contractual issues and implement mitigation. 
Maintain accurate records to support commercial and contractual positions. 
Drive high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance. 
Support completion, testing, commissioning and handover where required.  Essential Requirements  
Valid EKFB induction 
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within major civil engineering/infrastructure projects. 
Previous HS2 / EKFB / Tier 1 contractor experience highly desirable. 
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and contractual processes. 
Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work packages. 
Strong commercial and contractual awareness. 
Experience managing variations, compensation events and contractual risk. 
Proven ability to manage programmes, budgets and project delivery. 
Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills. 
Strong understanding of construction health, safety, quality and environmental requirements. 
Relevant construction/civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience

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