We are looking for a Contract Manager available to start immediately, to work for one of the largest chemical companies in the world.
This role is based in Reading, UK.

Roles and responsibilities

• Independently lead and support pre- and post-award contract management activities including, but not limited to preparation of contracting strategies, expressions of interest/ pre-qualifications, invitations to tender, tender management (receipt, analysis, clarification), conditions of contract and commercial negotiations and recommendation to award.
• Post-award tracking of contractual requirements for timely submission of deliverables and notices, analysis of solicitations for potential changes or claims, preparation of summaries and development of strategies and recommendations with attention to the financial and business risk associated with the proposed effort.
• Participate in all project delivery team meetings.
• Prepare the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which changes or claims are to be evaluated.
• Review the technical and commercial content of changes and claims for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate with other project management functions as required to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, scheduling of required reviews and obtaining required review prior to submittal of contractual deliverables, notices, changes and claims for approval to the relevant DOA.
• Manage all direct contracts and provide oversight and governance of EPC contractor and subcontractor activities.
• Prepare request for expression of interest and/or pre-qualification to the potential bidders. Assist in the evaluation of responses and prepare bidders lists.
• Examine scope of work and other information provided by End Users for completeness and consistency.
• Prepare comprehensive ITT packages using standard forms and coordinate issuance to approved bidders.
• Coordinate pre-tender meetings and site visits with bidders, as required.
• Prepare all correspondence to bidders during the bidding period with necessary input from End User, where required.
• Coordinate and attend technical and commercial bid openings.
• Perform evaluation of commercial aspects of the technical bid and evaluation of commercial bid.
• Prepare the contract document(s) conforming agreed changes to the ITT package.
• Perform contract administration activities - bank guarantees, insurances, invoices, etc.
• Respond to contractual notices and claims as appropriate.
• Provide contractual advice to End Users and prepare contractual correspondence.
• Review and evaluate variations and claims, prepare recommendations for approval of management and prepare contract amendments, as required.
• Perform close-out of contractual matters upon completion.

Requirements

Level of education & Experience in general 

• - Engineer, bachelor or master degree in science, business and/or economics.
• - Seasoned and experienced contract manager
• - Significant experience with a minimum of 10 years in Oil and Gas or (petro)chemical industry, preferably in the Antwerp or Benelux areas.

Technical skills 

• - In-depth knowledge and expertise in contract management.
• - Good technical knowledge of (engineered) equipment, materials, (construction) services and preferably civil works on major construction projects.
• - Good knowledge of contracting law and legal aspects.
• - Relevant market knowledge.
• - IT skills: MS Office. - Fluent in English (verbal and written) and strong preference for Dutch.     

Behavioural skills 

• - Excellent negotiation skills.
• - Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.
• - Excellent business and commercial sense.
• - Good analytical skills, able to define and prioritize issues and solve problems - Strong team player. 
• - Flexible, proactive, punctual and integer.
• - Innovative, with an eye for identifying opportunities to reduce costs and challenge status quo.
• - Willing and flexibility to travel to the Antwerp area with possible short business trips to other European countries.