Job Description

Job Summary Minimum requirements:

• National Diploma, B-Tech, or Degree in Quantity Surveying OR
• National Diploma or B-Tech in the Built Environment Faculty (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, progressing from junior to senior level.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in contract management or administration, preferably in an active contract management role.
• Strong understanding of NEC3 (TSC, SC, ECC), FIDIC Red Book, and bespoke contracts.
• Proven expertise in contract claims, payment certificates, disputes, variations, and change management.
• Experience in boiler and power generation industries, including paper mills, coal-fired power stations, and industrial plants.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting contract correspondence and reports.
• Proficiency in contract management software and cost control tools.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Contract Management and Administration:

• Manage post-award execution of contracts under NEC3 (TSC, SC, ECC), FIDIC Red Book (Construction), and bespoke contracts.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise project teams on contractual risks and strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure timely issuance of notices for claims, disputes, and variation orders in accordance with contract provisions.
• Financial and Commercial Management:

• Prepare and manage payment applications, payment certificates, and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct cost control, budget tracking, and commercial reporting to support project financial performance.
• Assess and certify contractor and supplier payments while ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Handle change management processes, including the evaluation and approval of variations.
• Claims, Disputes and Variations:

• Prepare and submit contractual claims, including extensions of time (EOT), loss and expense claims, and compensation events.
• Lead dispute resolution processes, ensuring timely notification and adherence to contractual dispute mechanisms.
• Draft and review contractual correspondence, including letters for notifying variation orders, claim submissions, and disputes.
• Industry Experience and Compliance:

• Apply extensive knowledge of paper mill boilers, coal-fired power station boilers, mills, and other power generation plant industries, including biomass, waste-to-energy, gas-fired plants, and industrial boilers.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and safety protocols relevant to boiler and power plant contracts.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with contract deliverables.

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