Senior Contract Management Specialist

Job description / Role

Management responsibility for:

Prime Contractor Oversight -
Support and work collaboratively with Commercial team to integrate and streamline Change Management with Claims Management;
Develop, maintain and implement work processes and associated tools to support effective commercial administration of the Prime Contract;
Administer and negotiate Change to Prime Contract effectively to ensure continuous update is provided;;
Support the Prime Contract Management team to ensure accountabilities and activities are performed in an effective manner;
Facilitate communication both internally and externally in order to build and nurture mutually beneficial working relationships;
Develop and maintain Prime Contract commercial management procedures and ensure integration with Prime Contracts processes and those of client organisation.
Change Management -
Minimise exposure to changes to Prime Contract by applying correct provisions;
Negotiate and timely agreement of Changes in order to minimise conflict;
Ensure relevant internal procedures are adhered to;
Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained to satisfy clients Delegation of Authority levels;
Ability to independently analysis and negotiate Changes with Contractor and internal subject matter experts.
Commercial Risk Management (Claims) -
Ensure cost, time and risk issues are being commercially controlled;
Ensure client commercial interests are best protected by minimising potential for conflicts arising;
Ensure defence mechanisms are in place to minimise risk of claims and disputes being pursued by Contractor;
Liaise with claims subject matter experts on contentious issues.

Requirements

Requirements:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or similar;
Chartered member of recognised professional institution such as RICS, CIOB , ICE or CIArb;
Minimum of 10 years post degree experience, of which 4+ years working within commercial / contract management teams on major energy projects;
Client facing, possesses clear and articulate communication skills and able to hold their own with various stakeholders;
Self-starter able to think creatively in order to achieve the positions goals and deliverables;
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skill;
Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.
Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary;
Accommodation allowance;
Transportation allowance;
22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
Medical and life insurance cover;
Company gratuity scheme;
Discretionary bonus scheme;
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
Note the client also provides the following benefits to the candidate:
4 day working week;
Free travel, accommodation and food.
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About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).