Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist - Contract Management Expert

Location: Head Office in Falkirk, with projects throughout Scotland

We are seeking a seasoned Contract Manager to join our team at Contract Scotland. As a key member of our procurement department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful management of contracts from inception to completion.

1. Contract Management: Oversee multiple contracts to guarantee financial, safety, quality, and environmental targets are met.
2. Pre-Contract Planning: Collaborate with estimators during the pre-contract phase.
3. Team Leadership: Lead and delegate tasks to engineering and contract staff.
4. Legal and Contractual Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current contract forms, legislation, and relevant acts.
5. Contract Administration: Accept, approve, and issue contracts and subcontracts.
6. Project Planning: Plan, programme, and resource contracts effectively.
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise, negotiate, and meet with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors, and other stakeholders.
8. Bid Preparation: Assist in preparing high-quality bids, PQQs, and presentations as required.
9. Advisory Role: Provide technical, contractual, and legal advice to the team.
10. Financial Oversight: Provide accurate information for monthly contract appraisals, budget monitoring, and financial control.
11. Claims Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage claims and variations.
12. Payment Applications: Compile applications for payment and agree on final accounts.

Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.