What you'll be doing

• To act as primary point of contact for all Contract Management matters relating to a supplier/contract assigned to them.


• Work closely and pro-actively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a technically complex Programme.


• Promote the SZC Project, its values and behaviours and ensures that SZC Project requirements are met and successfully delivered.


• Empowered to make decisions and undertake its Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities (as defined below) in the context described above and in accordance with delegated levels of commitment and authority.


• Having at all times the knowledge and being responsible for the regular reporting of topics including: contract scope of work/services; schedule; prices and rates; key personnel; and incentive arrangements.


• Managing the contract commercial relationship providing support to the Project Manager to ensure effective delivery of the contract.


• Establish effective collaborative arrangements and work in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation to achieve ‘win-win’ equitable commercial outcomes. 

Who we're looking for

The following skills and experience are required:

• Proven ability of working within a complex major project/programme environment in both procurement and post-procurement phases.


• Evidence of successfully undertaking administering of complex contracts.


• Effective Management and Leadership skills, with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies in the UK environment.


• Honed commercial skills and demonstrable ability to make sound decisions on complex matters (considering technical and commercial topics) of high financial value.


• Good understanding of procurement, contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management.


• Excellent negotiating, influencing and communication skills.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Experience working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.


• Experience of standard forms of contract (NEC and FIDIC) within the power/construction industry on complex major projects/programmes.


• Member of RICS/ICE/CICES/IOB or equivalent professional body.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.