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We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.\nRole Overview\nWe are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the contract administration function for major capital projects while maintaining direct responsibility for the management and administration of complex contract packages.\nAs a working leader, this position combines hands-on contract management with leadership and oversight of Home Office and Site Contract Administrators. The role is accountable for contract strategy, commercial risk management, change management, claims administration, contract execution, and closeout across a portfolio of engineering, procurement, construction, and professional services agreements.\nWorking closely with project management, engineering, construction, supply chain, legal, regulatory, and client teams, the Contracts Manager provides commercial leadership, governance, mentorship, and contractual guidance while ensuring successful project outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.\nThe role supports projects executed under both EPCM and EPC direct-hire delivery models, including administration of prime contracts, major construction contracts, and professional services agreements. Experience supporting carbon capture, industrial facilities, infrastructure, and energy projects is considered an asset.\nKey Duties and Responsibilities\nLeadership & Team Development\nLead, mentor, and develop Home Office and Site Contract Administrators.\nProvide functional direction and oversight for contract administration activities across assigned projects.\nEstablish and maintain contract administration standards, procedures, tools, and commercial governance frameworks.\nSupport onboarding, performance management, and professional development of contract administration personnel.\nFoster collaboration and consistency across project, office, and site-based commercial teams.\nContract Package Management\nIndependently manage and administer construction and services contracts from award through commercial close-out.\nEnsure accurate, timely, and compliant contract administration in accordance with contractual terms, company policies, project governance, and regulatory requirements.\nMaintain complete, auditable contract records, including correspondence, progress meeting minutes, change documentation, and performance tracking.\nProposal & Contract Review\nReview Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and contract documents to identify commercial risk, non-standard terms, and deviations from company policy or regulatory obligations.\nSupport development and execution of contract strategies and contracting plans for scopes, including spreads, construction packages, and specialty services.\nProvide commercial and contractual input during tendering, evaluation, and execution phases.\nNegotiation & Commercial Execution\nLead or support negotiations related to assigned contracts, including clarifications, amendments, variations, claims, and disputes within delegated authority.\nPrepare commercial evaluations, bid analyses, contract award recommendations, and approval documentation.\nParticipate in contractor interviews, negotiations, and award recommendations for assigned packages.\nContractor & Performance Management\nAdminister contracts during execution, including correspondence, progress meetings, change management, and performance measurement.\nMonitor contractor compliance with commercial terms related to scope, pricing, schedule, productivity, and risk allocation.\nReview and approve contractor progress claims and invoices in accordance with contract provisions and project controls requirements.\nChange, Claims & Close-Out\nManage contract changes, variations, and amendments, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and traceability.\nSupport claims preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement activities.\nParticipate in contract termination activities if required and complete commercial close-out, including final accounts and back-charges.\nClient & Stakeholder Coordination\nInterface directly with clients to obtain commercial approvals and address contractual matters in line with established governance and delegation of authority.\nCoordinate with engineering, construction, project controls, and regulatory teams to ensure contractual alignment with scope changes, field conditions, and regulatory requirements.\nTechnical & Professional Competencies\n·Proven ability to lead contract administration teams while maintaining direct responsibility for key commercial matters and strategic contract execution.\n·Strong understanding of commercial risk management, contract formation, change management, claims, disputes, and contract closeout processes.\n·Demonstrated experience implementing and enhancing contract management systems, reporting tools, commercial controls, and governance processes.\n·Strong knowledge of EPCM and EPC contracting strategies, commercial frameworks, and project execution models.\n·Advanced understanding of prime contract obligations, flow-down requirements, and commercial risk allocation.\n·Ability to provide strategic commercial advice and influence project stakeholders at all levels of the organization.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.\nMinimum 15+ years of progressive experience in contract administration and contract management on major capital projects.\nDemonstrated experience supporting projects within energy, carbon capture, industrial facilities, infrastructure, or related sectors.\nSignificant experience within both EPCM and EPC direct-hire execution environments.\nExtensive experience administering prime contracts, construction contracts, professional services agreements, and other complex commercial arrangements.\nExperience supporting multidisciplinary execution teams including:General Civil\nMechanical\nElectrical & Instrumentation (E&I)\nStructural\n\nMoving forward together\nWe want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.\nAnd we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.\nAnd there's no barrier to your potential career success. 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