We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager to work on a Freelance basis on the Shetland Islands.This is an 8 month contract, and we can pay Outside IR35Working on a pipeline project.Manage the Company's obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.Ensure that projects are staffed adequately and led and managed effectively and maintain high levels of commitment and morale; ensure at all times that good two-way communication occurs. Ensuring strong team ethic.Actively support the Operations Director in the management of areas of opportunity and risk that may impact on the business plan.Work closely with the Commercial Manager ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.Ensure that any work carried out outside of the scope of the contract is notified and approved by the Client and the implications of the changes and financial impact are clearly understood.Resolve operational and technical issues at a project level.Support the Bid Team and work winning function where necessary.Responsible for developing and establishing excellent working relationships through effective communication with Clients and Stakeholders. Liaising with Clients to build trust and enhance understanding.Responsible for the delivery of client strategies and ensuring the Company are achieving KPIs and meeting Client Critical Success Factors and implementing initiatives to ensure their continual improvement.Lead all of the People responsibilities for the team including undertaking and monitoring the completion of Performance & Development Reviews, supporting and coaching team members to achieve both individual and business objectives.Manage all employee related matters, liaising with People Services as necessary.Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement and that the team take full ownership.Work with the Project teams to provide up to date and accurate reports on the Project progress and highlight any potential risk to the relevant parties.Responsible for ensuring strong working relationships are maintained on the Project by the Operations and Commercial teams to ensure good financial and programme controls are in place and ensuring that any financial implications are discussed and progressed with the Commercial team.What you will need?Must be an experienced Gas or Pipeline Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business PlanCommercial and Programming awareness - experience with NEC form of contractProven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.Experience on similar works for / with National Grid, Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, Scotia Gas Networks would be advantageous.Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.Willing to travel on a weekly basis, lodging where required.Full UK driving licence.Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.Skillsbuilding maintenance











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