Senior Contract Manager

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time

About the Role:


The Commercial function within the Field Services division of Jacobs is seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide support to the Commercial Manager and wider personnel.


The ideal candidate will develop close working relationships with project teams, finance, sales departments, and clients' representatives, demonstrating suitable technical qualities for the role.


The role offers the opportunity to engage on multiple projects from tender preparation and negotiation through to delivery and completion, with potential travel to Reading based on project requirements.


The successful candidate will work closely with the Commercial Manager to ensure consistency and best practice in working across the business unit, driving continuous improvement.


The role involves ensuring effective change control processes and management of sub-contracts, including the NEC suite of Contract Documents, and administering these sub-contracts from initial placement to final account.


The Senior Quantity Surveyor will also support the Project Manager in resolving commercial issues with clients and implementing strategies to avoid litigation or claims, maintaining effective and accurate cost control, and collaborating with Business Development and Operations to develop value propositions.


What You'll Need:


- A close working relationship with project teams, finance, sales departments, and clients' representatives


- Suitable technical qualities for the role


- Ability to ensure consistency and best practice in working across the business unit


- Experience with sub-contract management and change control processes


- Strong communication and collaboration skills


- A proactive approach to resolving commercial issues and implementing strategies to avoid litigation or claims


- A commitment to maintaining effective and accurate cost control


- A focus on developing value propositions with Business Development and Operations


At Jacobs, we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent, including a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development and growth.



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