Contract Management Specialist

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Management Specialist IV to support a major transmission and distribution infrastructure project. This role will focus on providing commercial and contractual expertise to project teams, with a particular emphasis on the preparation, assessment and negotiation of NEC3 Option A Compensation Events.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project delivery teams throughout both the tendering and execution phases, ensuring that Compensation Event quotations are accurately prepared, commercially robust and aligned with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ITO (Inquiry to Order) and OTR (Order to Remittance) project teams with the preparation and submission of Compensation Event quotations.
• Provide expert guidance on NEC3 Option A contract administration and Compensation Event processes.
• Review and assess Compensation Event quotations, ensuring the correct application of:
• Contractor and subcontractor fees.
• Risk allowances.
• Contract rates and prices.
• Claimable and non-claimable costs.
• Identify Compensation Event opportunities and advise project teams on entitlement.
• Manage contract amendments, variations and contractual documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct contract risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to protect project margins.
• Support commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide contractual guidance to internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies and industry best practice.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with NEC3 Option A contracts is essential.
• Strong background in preparing, reviewing and negotiating Compensation Events.
• Demonstrable understanding of:
• Fee application methodologies.
• Allowed cost assessments.
• Risk management within NEC contracts.
• Commercial and contractual negotiations.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contract management, commercial management or a related discipline.
• Degree qualified in Business, Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on projects for Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHE Transmission) would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Experience delivering contracts within the Transmission & Distribution or wider utilities sector.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £76 per hour (Umbrella).
• 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and energy projects.
• Collaborative environment with experienced commercial and project delivery teams.