Senior Contracts Manager

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Prepares and administers construction contracts, including documents, warranties, bonds, licenses, variations, valuations, and certification through to final accounts and completion.
• Provides advice on contract terms, execution, practical completion, defects completion, and compliance with submission and approval requirements.
• Measures, values, and agrees work progress, variations, and contractor payments in line with contractual provisions.
• Maintains rigorous cost control, identifying and managing all costs arising from design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges.
• Prepares accurate financial reports for clients, issued in the required format and frequency.
• Participates in the assessment of contractor and subcontractor claims for delay and additional costs, providing balanced commercial advice.
• Leads and manages a team, driving performance, technical development, coaching, and continuous improvement in systems and processes.
• Manages internal and external stakeholders collaboratively, supporting net zero carbon objectives through proactive identification and management of emissions and reductions.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
• We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role