Job Purpose: The Contract Manager shall satisfactorily protect the contractual and commercial interest of the company in respect of the project in all its activities and transactions, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are adhered to. Also needs to pursue and maximize the commercial opportunities as well as issue project reports accurately that shall reflect the current commercial status of the project and the likely outcome at completion. Responsibilities: Main Contract Administration Providing guidance to the project team to ensure adherence to the requirements of the main contract. Ensuring that all notifications to the client are issued within the timeframe set out in the main contract. Preparation, issue, negotiation and settlement of claims and variations to the client, working in collaboration with the Project Manager. Preparation and maintenance of a Potential Change and Client Change Register. Identification and notification of insurance claims to Client. Preparation of interim progress claims and negotiation and agreement with clients representative of the amounts claimed. Insurance certificates are issued to the client in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and the requirements set out in "Group Contracting Principles". Agreement of terms of Performance and Retention Guarantees in accordance with the requirements of the main contract. Preparation and negotiation of final account with client representatives. Cost Control and Planning Providing input to cost control and planning teams and assistance on the production of Project Management Reports and other management reports as required by Senior Management. Subcontract and Procurement Providing the Subcontract Procurement team with the appropriate flow downs from the Main Contract to be incorporated into the subcontract and purchase orders. Where necessary, assisting Subcontract Procurement team with the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions and approval of any deviations from standard group terms. Assisting the Subcontract Procurement team with the evaluation, negotiation and settlement of claims and variations. Risk Management Assist with input into internal and external Risk Workshops. Other Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, the Management System procedures which directly affect the work undertaken. Provision of feedback to functional management and other project teams on project progress and any issues that may arise, or lessons learned that may be pertinent to other projects. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience in pertinent discipline is preferred. 10+ years of experience in a similar role. Familiarity with market rates would be preferred. Good understanding of contract terms and conditions. Strong negotiation skills and experience. Understand inter disciplinary relations and requirements. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Show more Show less