Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager HS2 12-Month Contract
Project: HS2
Location: Aylesbury / Buckinghamshire
Duration: 12 months
Contract: Freelance / CIS / Ltd
Rate: £450 per day

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a major HS2 infrastructure project on an initial 12-month contract.
IMPORTANT MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful commercial and operational delivery of allocated contracts and work packages.
• Manage contracts from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Lead and manage Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and wider delivery teams.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Manage subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project progress, costs, resources and programme performance.
• Manage variations, change control, compensation events and contractual notifications.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Work closely with Commercial, Project Management, Engineering, Planning and SHEQ teams.
• Lead progress, commercial and coordination meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client, principal contractor, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with approved RAMS, ITPs, quality requirements and HS2/EKFB standards.
• Monitor subcontractor programmes and delivery against agreed milestones.
• Assist with forecasting, cost control and monthly reporting.
• Identify potential delays, disputes and contractual issues and implement mitigation.
• Maintain accurate records to support commercial and contractual positions.
• Drive high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Support completion, testing, commissioning and handover where required.

Essential Requirements

• Valid EKFB induction
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within major civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Previous HS2 / EKFB / Tier 1 contractor experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and contractual processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work packages.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing variations, compensation events and contractual risk.
• Proven ability to manage programmes, budgets and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of construction health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Relevant construction/civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience.