Contract Director

We are looking for an experienced Contract Director who will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of client partner services within major infrastructure programmes. This senior leadership role ensures that contractual obligations are met internal structures are aligned for effective delivery and quality assurance processes are embedded throughout the lifecycle of the programme.

Heres what youll do:

• Oversee the management and performance of client partner services contracts
• Resolve contract-related issues and ensure seamless service delivery
• Lead the implementation of contract management strategies and procedures
• Govern quality assurance and compliance across all service areas
• Manage onboarding and deployment of resources
• Foster collaboration with client organisations and stakeholders
• Maintain accountability for contract performance and service execution

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Experience providing strategic direction and leadership in contract management within large and complex organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with programme goals and client expectations.
• Experience in setting up and leading contract governance frameworks including performance management systems and escalation protocols.

Commercial and Contractual Expertise

• Strong understanding of various contract forms particularly NEC FIDIC and bespoke agreements.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts at a senior level including change control claims management and dispute resolution.
• Ability to embed contract management standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Performance and Relationship Management

• Experience establishing and managing contractor performance frameworks including KPIs SLAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong commercial relationships that enhance programme performance and delivery outcomes.
• Skilled in managing complex stakeholder environments including government bodies local authorities consultants and delivery partners.

Technical Programme Delivery

• Experience overseeing the design and delivery of technically complex projects in the architectural engineering or construction sectors.
• Ability to integrate technical commercial and programme requirements to ensure cohesive and efficient delivery.
• Familiarity with digital tools and systems used in programme management contract administration and performance reporting.

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Proven progressive experience in contract management within major capital programmes ideally in sectors such as transport utilities energy or construction.
• Significant direct experience managing contracts across the full project lifecyclefrom procurement and mobilisation through to delivery including construction phase close-out and post-completion reviewon high-value infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex multi-disciplinary programmes involving multiple stakeholders contractors and delivery partners.
• Strong leadership and coordination of large multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and drive efficiency
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage client expectations
• Ability to resolve risks and issues proactively
• Strategic thinking with the ability to take a holistic view
• Strong prioritisation and time management capabilities

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (required)
• Project or Programme Management qualification (desirable)
• Accreditation in relevant safety or compliance standards (desirable)
• Chartered Engineer status and membership in a recognised professional institution (desirable)

Additional Information :

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time