Commercial/Contracts Manager

Job Title: Commercial/Contracts Manager/Senior QS
Location: Flexible (with 3 days per week on-site at Culham, Oxfordshire)
Company: UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
Sector: Fusion Energy
Purpose and Need: Join the prestigious H3AT Project at UKAEA as a Commercial/Contracts Manager/Senior QS. We are seeking experienced professionals with expert commercial management skills to play a vital role in advancing fusion energy technology. Candidates with a background in construction projects or civil engineering, coupled with extensive experience in commercial management roles, are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead commercial management aspects of the H3AT Project, overseeing contract administration with contractors and sub-contractors.
* Manage valuations, payment notices, variations, and document control systems, ensuring compliance with contract forms, including the NEC suite.
* Conduct on-site materials checks, cost control, and reporting, including CVR and P & L analysis.
* Facilitate procurement processes for contractors and sub-contractors, from pre-qualifications to tender reviews and contractual negotiations.
* Liaise with multiple stakeholders and draft correspondence of a contractual nature, while also managing claims and dispute resolution at the site level.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Ideally a chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or someone working towards this qualification, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in commercial management roles on construction and/or engineering projects.
* Alternatively, consideration will be given to candidates with a PQS/Client background, provided they have extensive experience in contract administration on multiple complex construction and/or engineering sites.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
* Strong project management skills are desirable but not essential.
Other Details:
* Full-time position with flexibility in location.
* Expected to work on-site at Culham, Oxfordshire for 3 days per week, with potential travel to other sites as part of the role.
* Possession of a CSCS card would be advantageous.
* Comprehensive pension and benefits package included.
If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of fusion energy technology and possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us at UKAEA in shaping the future of clean and sustainable energy.
UKAEA is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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