This is an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a large high-profile infrastructure project on a permanent basis.

You will provide contract management across the contracts portfolio which is continuously growing. This includes both standard government forms and NEC3 contracts.

About the role:
* Manage a portfolio of corporate contracts up to a combined value of £60M.
* Manage the progress of change requests through the company's governance structure, systems and processes
* Proactively monitors and mitigates risks associated with their contract portfolio
* Liaise with stakeholders with respect to the progress, spend and performance reporting of contracts, imposing and monitoring performance plans and Early Warnings where applicable
* Managing formal disputes
* Undertake compliance checks against contracts
* Work to achieve value for money at each stage of the contract
* Produce and work against contract management plans for each contract
* Monitor contract performance and administer service credits and warranty payments where applicable
* Manage the workload of an Assistant Contract Manager
* Review financial standing of suppliers on an ongoing basis, and manage any resulting actions.

Applicants must have:

* Experience of corporate contract management
* Ability to lead stakeholders through contract change request processes
* Ability to manage contract risk and strong understanding of different forms of contract and risk allocation
* Knowledge of working with or for publicly funded bodies including central government departments
* Knowledge of contract types, contract management processes and contract performance reporting methodologies
* Working knowledge of procurement lifecycles and stages
* Experience monitoring performance and compliance of suppliers and contracts
* Experience with a good range of programmes and software (Excel, SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project, CEMAR)
* Experience of managing a team including Assistant Contract Managers or Contract Administrators

This role will involve Line Manager responsibilities so experience of managing teams/ colleagues is essential as is the ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment. The contracts you will be working on will be high risk and strategic requiring somebody with experience in this area.