Offshore Contracts Manager

Description

• Management of and communication of contract status to key stakeholders including executive team members
• Coordinate and host meetings between customers and client.
• Pro-active contracts management and claim negotiations including resolution of issues/disputes of Contracts
• Ensure contract compliance throughout the duration of the contract, including monitoring deliverables, managing variations and claims and resolving disputes
• Support in development of PQQ, tenders, evaluation criteria, scope of work etc and evaluation of proposals for FEED and EPCI packages.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
• You will prepare costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
• Communicate on supply chain developments and provide regular market intelligence updates highlighting any risks on our critical business path as early as possible.
• Liaise with other teams to ensure that the customers’ requirements are understood.
• Manage high volume of complex contracts for transmission connected generators/demand customers, using in-house systems.
• Train and support other team members as required.
• Collaborate effectively to continuously improve contracts so they remain it for purpose and related work procedures, so they remain effective and efficient performance to ensure delivery of contractual obligations in accordance with the regulatory framework and with an appropriate level of corporate governance.
• Develop and define tender package contract strategy in liaison with key business functions to ensure organisation requirements are fully met.
• You will prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery against objectives.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Attend and present to the relevant boards with client managers and directors from time to time as required.
• Data analysis and reporting – collecting and collating data for forecasting and planning purposes plus record-keeping purposes
• Manage commercial, and contractual matters, in close collaboration with procurement and legal departments.
• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• Provide a professional, quality and consistent contract service to customers connecting to and using the transmission system. This includes a significant portfolio of complex, high profile and diverse customers and connection projects – working with some of the largest companies in the world.
• Support the team leads in identifying and managing risks to client arising out of the offer process and/ or contract management activities.
• Work with other team members to ensure that all key performance indicators for the delivery of connection offers are met.
• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• Support procurement activities on current frameworks to ensure immediate requirements are met in a timely manner.
• You will develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and seek opportunities to implement improved working practices.
• Build, maintain and manage close relationships with internal stakeholders.
• You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, and in accordance with the terms contracts agreed with contractors.
• Use your technical and industry expertise to process connection applications and prepare and issue connection offers to parties seeking to connect to the transmission system and to the Distribution System Operator for generators seeking to connect to the distribution system incorporating key elements of technically focused reports into standard connection contract templates.
• Ongoing tender administration and purchase requisition/purchase order governance.
• Extensive record keeping to lead on the assessment of contract variations in line with contractual provisions.
• Monitor contractual compliance to ensure client and its customers meet their contractual obligations.
• Reviewing Supplier’s contract submittals and arranging responses to same within contractual timescales
• Monitoring of contracted Scope of Works and reporting variances to same
• Act as the main point of contact with customers on contract related issues and deliver the highest standard of customer service to customers and stakeholders at all times.
• Prepare and manage procurement timelines and plans for the whole duration of project.

Requirements

• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management tools, platforms and processes.
• To be considered, you must be a Contracts Manager with experience of successfully leading the effective administration of High Voltage and Marine survey contracts. Proven experience of FIDIC form of contract is essential and LOGIC form of contract is desirable.
• Contract management experience throughout the life cycle of large offshore wind project, including contract change management and contract claim management.
• Extensive knowledge and proven experience of managing contracts for Offshore Wind Electrical projects (Offshore & Onshore High Voltage Equipment and Export Cables - FEED & EPCI).
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, typically with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Marine Operations and Marine Survey
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of utilities and/or experience of public sector tendering.
• You will use problem solving and analytical skills for resolving contract and procurement issues within the consultancy practice.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Contract management fundamentals, best practices, and industry trends.
• Robust understanding and proven experience of using FIDIC yellow and silver forms of contracts (essential) and LOGIC
• Experience managing ITT processes for contracts in offshore wind sector (Supply,T&I, EPCI, TSA, SMA)
• Understanding of the financial analysis and reporting of project budgets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance