Vattenfall
Location
Bristol | United Kingdom
Job description
At Vattenfall, we’re here to help the UK reach net zero by creating district heating networks for its cities. As the European market leader, we’ve built and operated district heating networks in Uppsala, Amsterdam and Berlin. In partnership with local authorities, commercial organisations and communities, our mission is to free UK cities from fossil fuelled heating. In the UK, we’re working to deliver low carbon heating in north and south east London, Bristol and Midlothian, south east of Edinburgh.
The Contracts Manager is a critical role in the business – leading on the selection, appointment and contract management of key supply chain partners working on behalf of the Vattenfall Bristol heat networks team.
As a Contracts Manager you will have experience as a construction quantity surveyor and extensive experience of managing construction contracts. The role will require good interpersonal skills bringing together contractors and internal resources.
For the main part, the Contracts Manager will regularly measure progress and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role will lean on your quantity surveying experience gained from a construction background. You will be able to estimate costs and work with the Project Managers and Planners to ensure actual costs, quantities and time lines are accurate.
Contractually you will be well versed with NEC, FIDIC and JCT contract types. You will lead procurement processes and contract negotiations as well as managing the contract throughout its lifecycle. This includes ensuring any contractual disputes are well documented and, where necessary, are escalated with the Management and Legal Teams.
Key Responsibilities / Duties
Knowledge and Skills
Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Commitment to Diversity
Vattenfall is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and services to support all our employees.
We are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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