This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to lead and oversee complex project contracts from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with operational frameworks and risk mitigation strategies. Based in Bristol with some travel, the role ensures compliance and effective delivery across all stages of project execution.

Who This Job Would Suit
This role would suit a commercially astute and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in contract or project management within Nuclear, or other highly regulated Energy and Manufacturing sectors. If you excel in negotiation, risk analysis, and fostering client relationships, and are comfortable navigating legal and procedural documentation, this position offers the chance to take ownership of contract performance and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse contract documentation including ITTs and identify risks, obligations, and opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support to the Project Manager on contract administration and communications.
• Liaise with clients, sub-contractors, and vendors to maintain effective relationships.
• Manage change orders, disputes, and legal issues in collaboration with legal teams.
• Ensure contract closure is fully documented, including lessons learned and compliance.
• Manage commercial relationships and evaluate opportunities to improve the contract performance.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Contract Manager or relevant Project Management position.
• Experience within the Nuclear industry highly desirable, or similar highly regulated sectors.
• Experience working with NEC3, NEC4 and/or FIDIC contracts
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.

Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent + Hybrid working
Salary: circa -55k - -60k (dependent on experience) + Bonus
Working Hours: Full Time - Mon-Fri - 37.5 hrs per week (Hybrid)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, 8% and above combined pension, sick pay, 4 x death in service, travel expenses, training opportunities.

Contact Details:
For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or (url removed)