Construction Subcontract Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Saipem scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.
We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.
Purpose of the position: As Construction Subcontract Manager you will ensure the correct development, management and improvement of new scopes on Mechanical Work - West and Buildings and E&I Works throughout the engineering and development phases (EPIC Projects) of our ENI Liverpool Bay Project (Decommissioning & Carbon Capture and Storage).
How can you support us? Here are below your responsibilities:
Lead the Subcontract Engineers/Administrators team
Ensure the procedure of Subcontract Administration is implemented and followed by Subcontractors
Initiate letters and notices to Subcontractors as needed and ensure that the letters and notices from the Subcontractors are appropriately replied to
Monitor Subcontractor’s performance
Review and validate the progress payment submitted by Subcontractors
Provide to project management team support in the identification of any variations and or claims with implications on project program and forecasts, if any (i.e. delays/costs)
Analyse the issued Site Technical Queries, Site Instructions, Deviation Requests to both determine the relevant cost impact and lead the negotiation with Subcontractors for alignment on the price
Ensure that extra works, new unit prices, claims, back charges, liquidated damages and close out of the Subcontracts are performed / processed in accordance with the relevant procedure
Participate actively in change management and forecast analysis
Ensure the issuance of Completion Certificates
Ensure the regular updates of the Subcontracts Forecasts analysis
Manage commercial close out of Subcontract Agreements
Ensure collection and sharing of lessons learned, feedbacks and returns of experience on issues/criticalities Construction
What are we looking for?
Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor. Previous experience within offshore facilities, industrial plants, or complex construction projects in the Oil & Gas or wider energy sector is required. Candidates with some exposure to contract management activities will be considered
What we can offer to you:
Contractor position, Full-time 5.5 days per week
Outside IR35
Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals
Location: Talacre
Start date: As soon as a successful candidate is identified
Please note: All applicants must reside in the UK and possess full, permanent UK right-to-work status, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.
Additional Information
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
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