Contracts Manager

Our client is currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a permanent basis and offers hybrid working.

ROLE

• Manage all contractual and commercial matters across the business ensuring consistency, compliance and continuous improvement
• Support contracts throughout the project lifecycle with a primary focus on managing pre-tender contractual negotiations, understanding commercial performance baselines and ensuring that the relevant controls are in place.
• Lead supply chain management through the monitoring of key vendor agreements, compliance activities, and post-tender contract management, ensuring contractual amendments are coordinated in line with review cycles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Contracts & Tendering:

• Lead the negotiation of terms and conditions for all portfolio tendering opportunities, ensuring alignment with company goals and mitigating risks.
• Develop commercial and contractual qualifications in line with the business’ standard contracting principles (SCPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, legal, and procurement, to develop and review pre-tender documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key framework agreements with vendors in various supply chain categories including operational and corporate functions, fostering strong and sustainable relationships.
• Undertake commercial analysis of tendered works to establish performance baselines prior to handover to operations.

Post Contracts:

• Manage and drive resolution of any legal claims or contractual issues, working closely with legal and project teams to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Oversee standard contracting principles, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.
• Review and negotiate ancillary documents, including non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, partnership / consortium agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

Compliance and Legislative Requirements:

• Ensure compliance to key governance frameworks.
• Proactively advising on and updating relevant legislative changes and industry regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.
• Develop and implement processes to monitor and ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on legislative requirements affecting contracts.

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify and assess contractual risks associated with project contracts.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide training and guidance on risk management principles to project teams.
• Drive the development of key team members to ensure succession planning and team competence.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, law or equivalent.
• Experience in role of similar level, deliverables, complexity and accountability.
• Proven track record in negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements and compliance considerations in the industry.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Advanced commercial / analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of standard contracting principles and best practices.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a strong ability to assess and mitigate risks.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Track record in value creation across the project lifecycle.