Overview
In this role you will lead contract management for a high-profile defence programme in Cumbria, ensuring compliant, secure delivery of complex construction projects. You will work within the Defence team to manage NEC contracts, governance, and procurement activities, driving commercial controls and risk mitigation. The role blends contract administration with strategic stakeholder engagement across clients, suppliers and project teams. Your work will support a long-term, regulated programme, requiring security clearance and disciplined, integrity-driven execution. This is a chance to shape contracting practices and contribute to critical national infrastructure in a safety-first, client‑foc
Pay / Benefits
- Car allowance
- Hybrid working
- Medical health cover
- Life insurance
- Pension scheme
- Discretionary annual salary reviews
Responsibilities
- Set up, administer and manage contracts across the project lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance and client processes
- Manage NEC contracts including change control and record keeping
- Provide contractual advice to project teams and suppliers
- Support procurement, contract award and mobilisation activities
- Monitor contract performance, identify risks and implement mitigations
- Review contract changes ensuring governance and commercial controls
- Support resolution of contractual issues, disputes and claims
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across the programme
Key requirements
- Significant experience in contract administration and management in major construction, infrastructure, defence or regulated environments
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts and contract management principles
- Experience supporting procurement, contract award and mobilisation activities
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management and change control processes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in integrated project environments
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
- Stakeholder management
- Effective communication
- Discretion and integrity
- NEC contract management
- Contract administration and change control
- Risk management and governance
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