Principal Contract Specialist

Overview

Commercial contract specialist for UK infrastructure projects in transport unit.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• governance support
• contract drafting
• commercial review
• guidance drafting
• claims management

Tasks

-Assisting Divisional Commercial Managers and other members of unit team. This may include leading on commercial risk management for our projects. -Support other Mott MacDonald functions in support of governance including liaison with the Legal Department, Ethics & Compliance, Data Protection and our Insurance teams. -Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and non-disclosure agreements. -Conduct commercial reviews to identify departures from our governance (which will be taught) and assist project teams in obtaining the necessary internal approvals where appropriate. -Draft and update commercial guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations in key markets and jurisdictions. -Manage and resolution of claims supported by our internal Commercial and Legal functions.

Requirements

• law degree
• contract law
• construction experience
• problem solving
• communication
• analytical skills

What You Bring

-Law Degree LLB or equivalent. -Understanding of UK infrastructure contract law and use of standardised contracts (e.g. New Engineering Contract). -Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team. -Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. -Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law. -Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities. -Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge. -Preferably relevant experience either in large engineering or construction company.

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Benefits

-Group incentive scheme -Group term life insurance, Workmen’s compensation and Group medical insurance coverage -Agile and safe working environment -Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities -Competitive annual leave and sick leaves

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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