The Contract Specialist is responsible for the management of Service Contractors and Contracts through the full life-cycle (development of contract strategy, sourcing/tendering, negotiations, Terms and Conditions, implementation, maintenance and monitoring), in line with Supply Management policies and guidelines. -Support the Business in sourcing, selecting and prequalifying Contractors and bidding/awarding major service Contracts. -Manage any post-award contract disputes and resolve any issues (pricing, quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.). -Manage Contractor performance review programme; Audit Contract compliance and work to integrate best practices and lessons learned. -Contract drafting and negotiation of contract terms. -Manage commercial aspect of on-site Construction/Craft Labour Service Contracts. -Execute and manage the contracting process (develop strategy, source/ tender, negotiate and implement terms and commercial management). -Advise and assist in the review and preparation of scopes of work. -Agree Unit Rates & package prices, control of all interim accounts and variations/change orders and settlement of Final Accounts. -Manage audits of Contract compliance and Supplier Performance -Drive continuous improvement efforts to maximise value/savings, minimise risk, and to optimise and streamline the contracting process. -Prepare tender documentation including pricing mechanisms. -Ensure timely and cost-effective fulfilment of service contract needs, ensuring that quality and safety are achieved, and that commercial and operational risk are minimized/mitigated. -Manage Commercial contracts including tracking and evaluation of interim applications, remeasurement of work, evaluation of claims and variations and settlement of final accounts. -Develop and execute contracting strategies e.g. T&M, Cost-plus, Fixed Fee, Lump sum, Unit based, etc. -Prepare contract documents incorporating the outcome of all negotiations, clarifications and qualifications. -Comply with relevant policies, standards and key procedures and minimize risk and cost exposure. -Drive formal tender/RFI process.
-Quantity Surveying methodologies in management of Construction & Engineering contracts. -Sourcing and Contracting Experience in an Engineering/Construction environment. -Advanced contract drafting skills with working knowledge of Commercial Contract Law and its use in establishing contracts and negotiating settlements. Professional skills -Experience of rated contracts, fixed price contracts, claims handling, final account settlement etc. and of high complexity/high risk contracts. -5-10 or more years’ experience in: -Demonstrated competency in sourcing and contracting practices, negotiation and commercials knowledge and understanding of commercial frameworks and contract terms and conditions. -Understand Cost models and use these to challenge costs. -Working knowledge of Supply Management technologies (e.g. ERP, e-Sourcing). Education and experience -Market knowledge of Contractor capabilities & technical understanding of the services being contracted for
-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
