Contracts Manager

Job Description

Contracts ManagerProjects TeamBased in: Wilton International, TeessideSalary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. Also, the company offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.Company Overview: Sembcorp Energy UK (SEUK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, is a leading provider of sustainable solutions supporting the UKs transition to Net Zero. With an energy generation and battery storage portfolio of nearly 1GW in operation, ourexpertise helps major energy users and suppliers improve their efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, while supporting the growth of renewables and strengthening the UKs electricity system.Our Wilton International site on Teesside sits within a hub of decarbonisation innovation. At the site, we provide energy-intensive industrial businesses with combined heat and power (CHP) via our private wire network that supplies electricity generatedby gas and biomass.These services are complemented by our fleet of fast-acting, decentralised power stations and battery storage sites situated throughout England and Wales. Monitored and controlled from our central operations facility in Solihull, these flexible assets deliverelectricity to the national grid, helping to balance the UK energy system and ensure reliable power for homes and businesses.We have announced some exciting growth projects in recent months:

• Sembcorp Energy UK announces plans to build Europes largest batterya 360MW energy storage system at Wilton International on Teesside | Changing Energy Management to Ensure a Sustainable Future
• Whitetail EnergyClean Power, Clean Air, Clean Jobs, The Whitetail Energy Project
• Sembcorp Energy UK welcomes Tees Valley Lithium, UKs first Lithium Hydroxide Processing Facility on Teesside, to Wilton International | Changing Energy Management to Ensure a Sustainable Future

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the contract and supporting planning of projects and ensuring that they are programmed correctly to meet the business requirements
• Making sure that the procurement and reconciliation of materials are executed accordingly and accurately
• Examining and/or assessing risks and developing suggestions and recommendations through which they can be minimized
• Meeting and liaising with potential companies, vendors, and/or contractors to communicate and negotiate contract terms
• Supervising funds and/or payments and ensuring that they are well-utilized and managed
• Handling the writing and editing of contracts between companies and potential contractors
• Leading negotiation with a contractor once the contract has been written
• Good understanding of legislation and regulations to make sure that contracts are current and in compliant
• Manage and maintain project risk register
• Review and make recommendations on potential claims/variations etc

Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree in Contract Management, Accounting, or Business law, or in any other related or relevant field.
• Several years of proven work experience in projects and contract management
• An in-depth understanding of contract language
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and writing skills and able to write and edit contracts clearly and concisely
• Relationship management is an essential skill, as well as being able to manage conflicts
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively with a variety of people

Keyskills :
Contract Management