Senior Contracts Manager Pre & Post Contract – Energy & Natural Resource

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts & Claims Manager (Senior/Associate) to join our busy and expanding Energy & Natural Resources Team, who are undertaking a range of Contract and claim management roles on high-profile Projects/Programmes across the UK. Additionally, these roles will provide the opportunity to collaborate and learn from our experienced contract management team. Provie a deep knowledge and understanding of end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management. Ensures value is maximized throughout the category and contracting process/ Source and procure, highly complex contracting requirements with high criticality impact. Ensure optimum value within a defined service, lead and evaluate competitive tender negotiating with major suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters. Experience in preparing project contracting strategies, ITTs and drafting contract documents and award recommendations etc., within the Supply Chain function preferably within the energy industry. Manage major capital project sourcing activities in accordance with Client’s HSES, Energy Policies, Standards & Procedures. Build and maintain strong network in the market, being fully aware of forthcoming opportunities and supplier developments. Assist in drafting of new frameworks/Call-off agreements to ensure organisation requirements are fully met. Support in development of prequalification and evaluation criteria and evaluations of all packages. Ensure that all elements of scope of work are well included in the Contract documentation Support the commercial evaluation process of bids and adhere to organisation’s policies and procedures Working as a Business Partner with key internal stakeholders, manages all contracting activity. This includes the creation and implementation of contract plans that will ensure delivery in line with business objectives, regulatory requirements and landing of all value negotiated. Identify opportunities for, lead and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and services negotiating with suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters and applying judgment as to what constitutes an acceptable level of contractual risk and supply resilience. Report changes and updates through proactive governance Pro-active contracts management and claim negotiations including resolution of issues/disputes of Contracts. Lead on assessment of contract variations in line with contractual provisions. Reviewing Supplier’s contract submittals and arranging responses to same within contractual timescales. Ensure contract compliance throughout the duration of the contract, including monitoring deliverables, managing variations and claims and resolving disputes. Data analysis and reporting – collecting and collating data for forecasting and planning purposes plus record-keeping purposes. Extensive record keeping supporting ongoing tender administration and purchase requisition/purchase order governance. Support procurement activities on current frameworks to ensure immediate requirements are met in a timely manner. Prepare and manage procurement timelines and plans for the whole duration of project. Significant demonstratable experience in contracts management preferably within the Energy sector. Bachelor’s degree qualification in Supply Chain Management /Engineering /Business/ Law or equivalent. MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification would be preferred but not essential Contract management experience throughout the life cycle of Offshore/Onshore projects including contract change management and contract claim management. Extensive knowledge of Contracts for Offshore/Onshore operations. Understanding of the financial analysis and reporting of project budgets. Build, maintain and manage close relationships with internal and external stakeholders. What we offer: Full time, permanent Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits Pension contribution Car Allowance 25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days) Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects Career development opportunities both in UK and globally Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. 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