Job Description
The Senior Contract Manager will be responsible for managing the pre and post contract requirements ensuring contractual requirements are being adhered to and fulfilled in line with the requirements of the awarded framework agreements and call‑off contracts. The Senior Contract Manager will also oversee a team to ensure our client requirements are met.
Assure that there is full compliance with the Contract Management standards and contractual terms and conditions in the execution of the contract administration activities, and manage the reporting of areas or instances of non‑compliance.
Be able to critically review operations reports and identify areas of improvement.
Preparation, review, circulation and presentation of summary reports and presentations on outcomes, such as contract performance trends to both internal and external stakeholders, including Authority management and operators.
Liaise with public transport operators and hold contract review meetings.
Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with our client and transport operators to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery services.
Review draft contracts and ensure they are fit for purpose and tailored to the project in question, coordinating inputs from advisors where required (e.g. legal, technical, financial).
Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to senior members in the client’s organisation.
Oversee resource planning/deployment, staff competency development, organising mentoring and support.
Oversee Key Account and support Key Client Leads plan and deliver key account activities, including knowledge shares, relationship management, new opportunity generation.
Develop and implement new digital systems and procedures to ensure high quality outcomes.
Engage actively with other functions within the client’s organisation including finance, technology, customer experience, public affairs, service planning and regulation.
Critically assess variations and appraisal of recommendation.
Lead in contract implementation prior to commencement of services.
Present performance packs to clients senior leadership and operators.
Establish category/programme contract management strategies, and review and approve individual contract management strategies.
Qualifications
10+ years relevant experience; Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management;
Transport sector experience;
Strong office skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Power BI familiarity desirable;
Good leadership skills, including delegation, time management and prioritisation of tasks.
Ability to develop long term relationships based on performance and trust.
Ability to deliver business goals and financial targets.
Able to lead a team.
Extensive analytical skills.
Benefits
Full time, permanent.
Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits.
Pension.
23 days annual leave, 2 company days & 1 volunteering day.
Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally.
Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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