Job Title: Strategic Contract Lead
Job Description
Our team is seeking an experienced Strategic Contract Lead to manage the pre and post contract requirements of our infrastructure portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure that all contracts are adhered to and fulfilled in line with the requirements of the awarded framework agreements and Work Orders.
In this role, you will work closely with our Procurement and Legal teams to provide support to our Programme Directors on the engagement of Contractors and/or Consultants. You will be responsible for managing and administering Work Orders from award to completion, take-over of works and final assessment.
Additionally, you will oversee the monitoring of Contractor and/or Consultant performance based upon contractually agreed Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the management of any disputes as required.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and/or Consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services.
* Reviewing draft contracts and ensuring they are fit for purpose and tailored to project in question.
* Leading contractual negotiations and providing guidance to Project Managers and/or Services Managers where necessary.
* Undertaking delay damages calculations if required.
* Establishing category/programme contract management strategies and reviewing individual contract management strategies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will require:
* 15+ years experience of contract/cost management and administration with at least 7 years of NEC experience.
* Knowledge of monitoring Contractors and/or Consultants performance.
* Significant experience in, and understanding of, claims management.
* Experience of establishing Contractors and/or Consultants performance management frameworks.
* Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators for Contractors and/or Consultants organisations.
* Experience in administrating contracts, in particular the NEC suite of contracts.
* Able to lead a team.
* Extensive analytical skills.
* Understanding of CEMAR and Unifier.
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package, including:
* 23 days Annual leave.
* 2 Company days.
* 1 volunteering day.
Additional benefits include career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally, opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects, and the chance to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues.
We champion our people to succeed in both work and life, promoting a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.