Lead Contract Manager

Lead Contract Manager
Circa £90k + Industry Leading Benefits
Hybrid - Flexible Hours
London

We are partnered with an exciting organisation delivering some of the most exciting and technically challenging renewables infrastructure projects in the UK.
This organisation has excellent and evidencable progression routes with unparallelled exposure opportunities for an ambitious professional.
Additional intermediate and senior contract management positions available!

We invite ambitious professionals aspiring to advance their careers within contract management to apply to this role for consideration to other intermediate or senior positions that are also available in this organisation. These roles provide a foundational pathway towards achieving senior-level responsibilities in the future. This organisation is committed to fostering talent and supporting career progression for individuals eager to develop their skills and contribute to success from a more intermediate or mid-senior entry point.

Lead Contract Manager - Responsibilities Overview
Lead a high-performing team of contract managers by providing technical support, coaching, and development to enhance team capabilities and performance.
Manage contracted consultancy services, overseeing project reporting, finance, and technical specialism to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Partner with financial stakeholders to manage governance and forecast processes effectively, ensuring transparent and accountable financial planning.
Support the recruitment and development of contract managers to build a resilient and skilled team capable of managing complex contract portfolios.
Deliver specialized and complex commercial contract management services, including managing your own portfolio of projects, to meet and exceed project delivery expectations.
Ensure clear, effective, and attainable communication with all stakeholders while maintaining compliance with internal reporting requirements.
Oversee transactional commercial contract management tasks to ensure efficient and effective contract execution, monitoring, and compliance across the organization.
Devise and implement a streamlined process for the lifecycle management of transactional contracts, from initial drafting through negotiation, execution, and closure, optimizing efficiency and minimizing risk across the board.
Deliver a comprehensive risk assessment framework tailored for transactional commercial contracts, ensuring each agreement undergoes thorough due diligence to protect organizational interests and facilitate informed decision-making.
Enhance contract visibility and control by deploying an integrated contract management system that provides real-time insights into contract status, performance metrics, and compliance indicators, empowering stakeholders with actionable intelligence to drive strategic outcomes.

Lead Contract Manager - Candidate Profile:
Strong team leadership experience (teams of circa 5)
Significant experience in managing contracts in excess of £50M with knowledge of highly-complex technical projects that are industry first developments.
Experience within infrastructure, utilities, telecoms, energy, renewables or technically complex construction management industries would be highly beneficial
Experience with EPC, FEED or PFI contracts would also be beneficial
Strong financial acumen with robust commercial contract management governance skills

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future, permanent right to work in the UK without restriction is a non-negotiable requirement for this opportunity.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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