Job Description
- Support the business units within the Division with regard to contractual and commercial issues and frequently undertaking contract reviews, providing comments in respect of the suitability of the terms to ensure they are as advantageous to the business as possible;
- Maintain Business and Projects at Risk registers for reporting to the Divisional Director;
- Participate in the identification and tracking of major and strategic project opportunities for the Division and input to Divisional opportunities as appropriate;
- Working with Business Unit project teams to provide and deliver services with regard to the contractual and commercial aspects of environmental consultancy project work;
- Researching and cascading the latest contractual guidance, best practice and implement methods of working to improve the business’ efficiency and accuracy;
- Identifying market trends and obtaining new opportunities and develop the commercial strategies for bidding for work based upon a network of industry contacts.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- Typically, a Chartered professional member of at least one recognised Institution and member of the Association of Project Management;
- Typically holds appropriate post-graduate qualifications in contract management and/or contract law;
- Ideally an Accredited Project Manager for the NEC3/4 forms of contract;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in the environmental consultancy sector, and accustomed to leading a team of staff on large, complex projects;
- Familiar with all of the standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, ICC, ACE, FIDIC) and knowledgeable in at least one;
- A detailed understanding of the standard forms of contract, methods of measurement and common specifications used for the environmental consultancy / services sector;
- Proficient using Microsoft Project and ideally Primavera programming software.
Skills
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders as appropriate;
- Personable and confident with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisation;
- A self-motivated individual that proactively works with the Division to reduce contractual risk and enhance our commercial position;
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and with a keen eye for detail.
Salary and benefits:Â
- Very competitive
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
- Opportunities for supported training and career development
