Contract Manager

London Area, United Kingdom

10/17/2024

Tasks

Responsibilities

CML Construction Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of STRABAG SE. Its mission is to provide contract management and legal support to Group companies. As a service provider with more than 300 employees worldwide, CML supports the operational colleagues in all phases of the project lifecycle on all major STRABAG projects. CML's involvement in a project can be as short as a phone call, as long as several weeks, or as long as the project requires.Due to the Group's growing business in the UK market, CML UK is looking to strengthen its capabilities to maintain the high standard of service to our clients and we are looking for you to join our team and grow with us.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of inhouse contract management services to operative colleagues – mainly STRABAG UK.
• Advising on all contractual matters throughout project life cycle.
• Review the Employer’s Requirements, Contract Data and Works Information and associated information and highlighting any deficiencies/omissions etc.
• Prepare, review and complete contract documentation.
• Supporting the bid team through tender process.
• Reviewing, producing of subcontract documentation.
• Able to perform contract risk analysis for tender purposes.
• Demonstrate and maintain sound commercial and technical knowledge.
• Work closely with legal colleagues from CML and liaise with operative teams.
• Coordination and preparation of major contractual correspondence, submittals, referrals and other contractual documentation.
• Experience in building up major claims for EOT and/or quantum.
• Investigating and addressing contractual issues, including disputes, claims, variations and the like.
• Experience of UK Adjudication is an advantage.In-depth working knowledge of JCT, NEC and FIDIC standard forms of contract
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills:
• Commitment to ethical business conduct and trust with sensitive information.
• Good organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines when required.
• Knowledge of standard UK construction law/regulations/practices.
• Self-motivated, persistent, and flexible, with a strong emphasis on a team approach.
• Requirement to visit project sites in the UK.
• Able to work with site based operative teams to provide CM support.
• Time spent on-site as contract manager, QS or similar position is an advantage.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office tools such as TEAMS, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint etc.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of project programming and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of programming software, such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project (or others), is an advantage.
  
  

We offer

Competitive Salary Life & Accident Cover Cycle to Work Scheme Discretional corporate bonus scheme – to recognise exceptional performance 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) Please note: All applicants are requested to ensure that they can demonstrate their right to work in the UK