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We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.\nMore Than a Job: A Mission\nTake on a new challenge and join us on our journey as our Senior Project Contract Manager (SPrCM) and make your mark with a globally renowned organisation in the rail sector. The SPrCM is a key and integral role working in close collaboration with the Project Manager and core project team.\nYou will be responsible in providing guidance and leadership to develop, implement, and drive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Alstom’s business objectives, including extensions of time (EoTs), variations orders, contract amendments. The SPrCM ensures proper record keeping and file preparation in support of robust claim files. This role offers the chance to be part of an exciting new project from the outset, working on new challenges and making a real contribution as the project develops.\nYour Role, Your Impact\nEnsure application of Contract, Claims and Insurance Management Manual (CCIM) and Alstom governance.\nControl of contractors and management of all staff responsible for the maintenance activities. \nPrepare Contract Summary and ensure it is widely communicated and regularly updated.\nAnalyse the contract to build and drive implementation of Contract/Claim Management Strategy Plan.\nMonitor Works toward contract obligations, including monitoring of project schedule toward achieving contractual milestones.\nEnsure timely issuance of contractual notices to customers/partners.\nEstablish and implement project specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders and claims preparation files. \nDevelop and produce any project specific processes and ways of working for contract/claim management.\nDevelop a pragmatic commercial approach based on contractual analysis of the project, to protect, on a daily basis, Alstom interests toward customers and partners.\nCarefully monitor, record, and notify customer/partner regarding claims/counterclaim and prepare and manage all elements and supporting documentation for claims/counterclaims negotiations.\nMonitor customer/partner requests for variations / change orders / extensions of time. \nProvide follow-up, as necessary, to drive to transactional closure, including updates to the Variation Order/Variation Request/Delay registers, preparation of commercial offer, and prepares associated contractual letters for PD/PM approval.\nProvide creative advice on specific issues, risks, and contractual/claim activities, taking into account the contract and business objectives.\nProvide training on contract/claim management to key stakeholders, including project management, finance, engineering, and sourcing communities.\nProvide at any time, on management demand, a reliable and understandable contractual and commercial analysis of the project.\nYou'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.\nWhat You Bring\nLaw Degree or quantity surveyor background would be beneficial (non-essential)\nA significant amount of Contract / Claim Management experience is required. \nAbility to read and interpret contractual documents, including terms and conditions, planning, and technical specifications.\nAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\nKnowledge using Contract Management systems; Project Management software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.\nFluent English (other languages are an advantage).\nHow Success Is Measured\nAchievement of project delivery milestones and adherence to strategic goals.\nReduction in contractual disputes and improvement in project efficiency metrics.\nAlstom, A Great Place to Grow\nEmpowered by cutting-edge digital finance tools and a global innovation mindset.\nDelivering global impact from Derby through sustainable mobility solutions.\nContinuous learning and career advancement through Alstom’s leadership development programs.\nPerks and Benefits: \nUp to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. \nHere, progress isn't always easy, but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.\nEqual opportunity statement:\nAlstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.\nAs a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. 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