Contract Management Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the contractual and commercial management of major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Review and analyse contract requirements and develop project-specific commercial strategies.
• Prepare and manage claims, including Extension of Time (EOT), disruption, delay, and compensation event claims.
• Develop and execute claims and variation strategies.
• Manage contractual notices and correspondence in accordance with contract requirements.
• Support project teams in identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks.
• Negotiate claims, settlements, and commercial agreements with clients, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage change control and variation processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations, dispute avoidance, and contract compliance.
• Support dispute resolution activities when required.
• Produce regular reports on claims, variations, risks, and commercial performance.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded contract management professional who can confidently operate in complex project environments and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 10 years' contract management experience on major infrastructure, construction, utilities, energy, or EPC projects.
• Proven track record in:
• Claims preparation and negotiation.
• Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Contract renegotiation.
• Commercial settlements.
• Variation and change management.
• Strong understanding of:
• Contract law.
• Commercial management.
• Risk management.
• Delay analysis principles.
• Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Concurrent delay analysis.
• Experience leading high-value commercial negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• NEC3 / NEC4 Contract experience.
• FIDIC Contract experience.
• Power Transmission projects.
• Power Generation projects.
• Energy, Utilities, Renewables, Transmission & Distribution, or Infrastructure sectors.
• EPC and large-scale construction projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in one of the following:
• Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Law
• Business Administration

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects.
• High-profile client and stakeholder engagement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression within a growing and internationally recognised organisation.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.