Nuclear Waste Services
Contract Management Lead (Construction)
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About the Company
At Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), we're committed to delivering safe, secure and sustainable solutions for the UK's nuclear legacy. We're looking for a Contract Management Lead to join our Commercial team and play a key role in supporting the safe, secure and sustainable delivery of our national mission.
About the Role
As Contract Management Lead, you'll lead the management of a portfolio of construction, infrastructure and civil engineering contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver safely, compliantly and effectively.
You'll manage and develop a team of contract management professionals, working closely with project, engineering, safety, quality and finance teams to drive performance, manage risk and maximise value for money.
This is a hybrid role with regular attendance to our NWS Office based in Drigg, Cumbria.
Responsibilities
- Lead contract management across a portfolio of construction, infrastructure and civil engineering projects in Cumbria.
- Manage, coach and develop a team of contract management professionals, building capability and driving high performance.
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including mobilisation, delivery, change control, supplier performance and close-out.
- Drive value for money, continuous improvement and benefits realisation through effective contract management and assurance activities.
- Collaborate with project, engineering, safety, quality and commercial teams to ensure successful contract delivery.
- Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement improvements across the portfolio.
- Act as the escalation point for complex contractual, commercial and supplier performance matters.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors and suppliers, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and performance.
- Support governance, audit and assurance activities, presenting to senior stakeholders and governance boards as required.
- Lead business improvement initiatives and deputise for the Head of Commercial Delivery when required.
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Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- Professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIPS, CIOB, MCInstCES or similar.
- Demonstrable experience in contract management, commercial management, quantity surveying, construction or infrastructure delivery
Required Skills
- Proven experience managing high-value, complex construction, infrastructure or civil engineering contracts.
- Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, programme management, payment processes, claims and dispute resolution.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial acumen and contract lifecycle management expertise.
- Ability to manage supplier performance, commercial risk and contract change.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, project teams and external suppliers.
- Experience working collaboratively across project delivery, engineering, safety, quality and commercial functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data and performance information into meaningful insight and action.
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Pay Range and Compensation Package
- Competitive salary £82,130 with opportunity to progress to £89,304
- Generous annual leave entitlement (25.5 days on entry) plus bank holidays and up to 13 accrued days
- Performance-related bonus scheme (up to £4,100 based on company PBI's. Additional 5% personal incentive bonus.
- Excellent pension and flexible benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangements and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.
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