Contract Management Specialist

Location: UK (Hybrid/Flexible) Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Shape Major Infrastructure & Power Projects We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of complex infrastructure and power projects throughout their lifecycle.

This is a key role for a contract management professional with extensive experience managing NEC and/or FIDIC contracts , leading commercial strategies, managing high-value claims and variations, and supporting project delivery teams on major projects.

Working closely with Project Directors, Commercial teams, Legal, and Clients, you will be responsible for protecting contractual entitlement, mitigating risk, and maximising commercial opportunities across a portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities Lead the contractual and commercial management of major infrastructure and energy projects. Review and analyse contract requirements and develop project-specific commercial strategies. Prepare and manage claims, including Extension of Time (EOT), disruption, delay, and compensation event claims.

Develop and execute claims and variation strategies. Manage contractual notices and correspondence in accordance with contract requirements. Support project teams in identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks.

Negotiate claims, settlements, and commercial agreements with clients, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. Manage change control and variation processes throughout the project lifecycle. Provide guidance on contractual obligations, dispute avoidance, and contract compliance.

Support dispute resolution activities when required. Produce regular reports on claims, variations, risks, and commercial performance. About You We're looking for a commercially minded contract management professional who can confidently operate in complex project environments and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Experience Minimum 10 years' contract management experience on major infrastructure, construction, utilities, energy, or EPC projects. Proven track record in: Claims preparation and negotiation. Extension of Time (EOT) claims.

Contract renegotiation. Commercial settlements. Variation and change management. Strong understanding of: Contract law. Commercial management. Risk management. Delay analysis principles. Critical Path Method (CPM). Concurrent delay analysis.

Experience leading high-value commercial negotiations. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Preferred Experience NEC3 / NEC4 Contract experience. FIDIC Contract experience. Power Transmission projects.

Power Generation projects. Energy, Utilities, Renewables, Transmission & Distribution, or Infrastructure sectors. EPC and large-scale construction projects. Qualifications Degree qualified in one of the following: Engineering Quantity Surveying Law Business Administration What's On Offer?

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects. High-profile client and stakeholder engagement. Competitive salary and benefits package. Career progression within a growing and internationally recognised organisation. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

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