Senior Contracts Engineer

• Undertake the pre-award (tender to contract award) contract management activities inclusive of:
• Conduct pre-qualification process to identify and select suitable tenderers.
• Develop, in conjunction with the project team, appropriate Request for Tender (RFT) documents suitable to the specific scope of work.
• Manage the tender process inclusive of drafting and issuing addendums in response to tender queries.
• Receive and evaluate tenders, negotiate commercial and technical deviations (in conjunction with the project team), chair and minute tender review meetings with shortlisted tenderers.
• Prepare, in conjunction with the project team, and issue Recommendation for Award (RFA).
• Prepare and issue conformed contract document for execution.
• Undertake the post award (contract administration) contract management activities inclusive of:
• Management and administration of contractual deliverables (insurances, bank guarantees, contractor reports, management plans), contractual correspondence, site instructions, contract variations, backcharges, subcontractors, monthly progress payment claims.
• Management, administration, negotiation and resolution of claims, pending matters or disputes with contractors.
• Management and administration of contract close out process and documentation.
• Develop and maintain up to date all contract management activities registers.
• Plan, coordinate, monitor and report progress of contract management activities.
• Collate and compile project reporting requirements.
• Ensure that contract management activities are performed to a consistently highest standard, quality, ethical and in line with Lycopodium. client and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate in the development of Project specific management plans, schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet the required Project objectives.
• Register and file all relevant contract management documentation in accordance with the Lycopodium approved procedures.
• Comply with procedures, processes, project specific management plans, project schedules and budgets.
• Suggest, develop and contribute to methods to improve operational efficiency within the contract team.
• Suggest, develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives which support business priorities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure a high level of communication (written and verbal) is attained.
• Ensure that all dealings with clients, contractors and other external stakeholders are performed in a professional manner and in line with ethos of the business.
• Follow instructions, guidance and mentoring to ensure project deliverables are met.

• Bachelor of Engineering or qualification in in Quantity Surveying, construction management, related areas with knowledge and experience in contract law.
• A minimum of 7 years in a similar role with relevant industry experience.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

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