Contract Manager

Contract Manager (CSC10110)

Contract type: Permanent

Location – Bristol / Manchester

Start date: TBC

Salary: Competitive Salary +benefits

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.

At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry

Role Purpose:

The Contract Manager plays a key role in supporting the supply chain in managing compensation events, maintaining contract records and ensuring compliance with project governance and documentation requirements. They provide commercial and governance support to the Contract Manager in the management of NEC3 contracts for the MEH Alliance at Sizewell C. The role supports the effective administration of contracts during the delivery phase, ensuring contractual documentation, cost records, compensation event processes and reporting requirements are accurately maintained and controlled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer NEC3 contracts from contract award through to completion and close-out.
• Manage compensation events in accordance with NEC3 processes including quotation assessment and negotiation.
• Develop and maintain cost baselines to support the evaluation of supplier quotations and compensation event submissions.
• Undertake detailed cost analysis of supplier quotations to validate assumptions, quantities, rates and scope alignment.
• Apply strong Quantity Surveying (QS) skills to assess cost impacts arising from change, variations and claims.
• Ensure compensation event quotations are benchmarked against contract baselines and market norms where appropriate.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations including cost, quality, safety and programme.
• Manage cost forecasting and commitment tracking for allocated contracts.
• Ensure contract risks are identified, managed and escalated appropriately.
• Maintain robust contract records, correspondence and governance documentation.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Managers and project teams to ensure supplier activities support programme delivery.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management and commercial negotiation.

Key Requirements

• Strong commercial and contract management experience within major infrastructure, engineering or nuclear projects.
• Demonstrated experience administering NEC contracts and managing compensation events.
• Strong Quantity Surveying capability including cost analysis, valuation and change management.
• Experience developing cost baselines and evaluating contractor quotations.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Membership of RICS or equivalent professional body desirable.
• Experience working within regulated industries or major infrastructure programmes beneficial.
• Strong analytical, commercial negotiation and cost management skills.

About Us:

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, We transform critical infrastructure for the better. Solving some of the biggest challenges to enable vital assets to operate effectively and efficiently.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. We transform our clients' ambitions into reality. Our highly skilled teams deliver projects with a lasting, meaningful impact, providing a full spectrum of solutions tailored to meet any requirement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.