Role: Contract Manager

Client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced NEC4 Contracts Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and extensive knowledge of NEC contracts. This role involves managing and advising on contractual matters to ensure compliance, identify present and anticipate potential future risks, and support the successful delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management: Oversee and manage NEC4 contracts, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and risks are identified, and potential future risks made visible, such that these can be mitigated.
Legal Support: Supporting the legal counsel in typical NEC contract matters.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
Risk Management: Identify and manage contractual risks, providing solutions to mitigate potential issues.
Documentation: Prepare, review, and negotiate contract documents, amendments, and variations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and legal teams.
Dispute Resolution: Handle and resolve any contractual disputes that may arise during the project lifecycle.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on contract status and issues to the project management team.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, or a related field.
A Master's degree or professional certification in contract management or legal studies is preferred.

Skills:

Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in contract management and legal advisory roles, specifically with NEC4 contracts.
Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and their application in engineering projects.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements:

Full understanding and proven working experience with NEC3 or NEC4 Option E and C contracts, including practical involvement in managing, interpreting, and negotiating these contract forms.
Technical understanding: able to comprehend the fundamental principles, scope, and technical requirements of the works to be executed.
Strong commercial acumen: capable of overseeing and understanding the commercial consequences of contractual terms, identifying risks and opportunities, and formulating protective clauses to safeguard Client’s interests.
Pragmatic and flexible mindset: able to distinguish between essential negotiation points and topics that can be conceded to ensure balanced outcomes.

Contract: Freelance
Location: UK,