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Contracts Manager Data Centres and Mission Critical Full-time position At Turner & Townsend were passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. Responsibilities Ensure all contractual requirements are met according to the terms and conditions. Execute procurement contracting strategies for large, complex data centre construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services. Serve as first line of defence/communication with site stakeholders on commercial issues. Execute project closeout requirements. Perform prequalification checks on potential tenderers and onboard them to the clients systems. Critically appraise contract documents to ensure requisite quality of the package prior to RFP / Contract. Issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) and arrange chair and minute meetings with the client stakeholders through the tender process using trackers to assure delivery of tasks by internal and external parties within timescales agreed with the clients senior leadership. Draft contract documents and manage the execution of the contract between the client and the contractor. Review and advise the client on all contractual notices during the postcontract build and defects phases, drafting responses for the Contract Administrator. Relevant items include: Contractual Notice Items Variation claims and Extension of Time claims. Requests for Information. Applications for Sectional or Final Completion certificates. Application for End of Defects Certificate. Final Account negotiations. Disputed claims advise client on contractual process for dispute resolution. Expectations for Client Interaction Experience of creating PowerPoint slides and verbally presenting in a very concise manner, in person and via video call, to effectively communicate proposals to the client stakeholders and senior management allowing informed decision to be made. Qualifications Professional/tertiary qualification in engineering or construction. Minimum 35 years experience in procurement and contracts management or construction project management, preferably gained within a Data Centre or similar technical environment. Qualifications in project management preferred e.g. RICS. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project inception stage, design, authority approvals through to construction completion and postproject review. Excellent knowledge of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques. Ability to thrive in a highpressure, fastpaced environment. Advanced Microsoft skills are essential Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word etc. Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent PowerPoint and report writing skills. Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to the client. Equal Opportunity Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr