Contract Manager

As the Framatome group continues to grow, we are urgently recruiting for a Contract Manager for our secondment business, EPR-Engineering in Bristol.
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a venture between EDF and Framatome (Subsidiaries of Edvance), an EPCC established in 2018 in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide.
Spearhead of the French nuclear industry, it aims through its objectives and challenges of economic competitiveness and performance, to position itself sustainably in nuclear markets internationally and those of the renewal of the French fleet.
In particular, Edvance is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and prepare the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project.
EPR-E is the new subsidiary of Edvance in the UK, in charge of the UK based scope for HPC and SZC EPR projects.
Engineering disciplines are outsourcing some of their activities in the form of workpackages or other type of services. In order to achieve this, they need a support acting as a Contract Manager who will be able to perform all the contract management and project management activities of these outsourced services.
The Contract Manager will liaise with the engineering disciplines who will draft the technical specification and act as an engineering lead. Strategy, training and general support and guidance for the outsourced activities will be given by the Engineering Supply Chain Lead. They will also work closely with procurement and commercial department of EPR-E.
Main activities of this position include:
Contract / commercial management :
Specification of the outsourced service with the support of both the engineering teams and the supply chain lead (workpackage, unit pricing or any other delivery model)
Draft commercial part of the outsourced service
Launch the call for bid, integrating the technical specification written by engineering teams
Lead contractual discussions and clarifications with the potential suppliers
Supplier evaluation during the bidding process
Review and validate payment applications
Project management
Ensure contract specifications are followed by the contract holders
Manage the technical surveillance of contract holders studies
Manage the resolution of contractor technical queries or claims
Organize and run progress meetings
Risk management of the outsourced services
Prepare and deliver reporting on financial and technical aspects
The role will be operationally and functionally attached to the head of discipline in EPR-E, working in support of all disciplines.
To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience are essential:
Good negotiation and communication skills
Good project management skills
Delivery focused approach, ability to meet commitments and deadlines
Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to set, achieve and maintain high standards of safety and quality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team player
Experience in design activities of large industrial projects
Bachelor / Masters degree in a relevant field of engineering, preferably civil engineering
Project management qualification and/or experience
Contract management qualification
Fluent English
Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:
Working level of French
Knowledge of general EPR engineering processes
At EDF were dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. Were delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.?
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme,discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if youd like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.?
The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply.
All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes

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