We are looking for a seasoned contract management professional with a track record of success in complex, high-value engineering projects.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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MCIPS or RICS Qualification (or equivalent).
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Proven experience in senior contract management, ideally in engineering, or major infrastructure projects.
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Strong expertise in NEC contracts, procurement strategies, and commercial frameworks.
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Experience leading small to medium-sized commercial teams and delivering strategic outcomes.
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Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work in a highly regulated environment, ensuring strict compliance.
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Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally.
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Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term collaborative partnerships.
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Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, evolving programme.
Desirable Experience:
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Accredited Government Commercial Practitioner (or willingness to obtain).
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Experience managing Joint Ventures or Consortia Contracts.
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Public sector knowledge, including experience working with government regulations and policies.
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Track record of implementing commercial transformation initiatives.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UKFE is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKFE.
For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. We may consider your application for future positions or similar positions within the organisation.
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