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Senior Contracts Advisor
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- BT1, Belfast, City of Belfast
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Senior Contracts Advisor required for Construction
Reporting to the Commercial and Contracts Lead and will be responsible for managing the pre-construction function while providing support to the wider business.
The role focuses on advising the bid and commercial teams, negotiating with clients, and managing the process from tender stage through to contract execution. This is a key role within the company to ensure successful project delivery.
Pre-Construction Support
Provide timely support to the bid team during the tender process
Identify, assess and advise on key risks and opportunities
Provide advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team
Contract Negotiation
Lead and support negotiations with clients across a range of construction contracts
Draft, review and amend contract terms
Liaise with external stakeholders where required
Contract Governance and Execution
Manage and oversee the process for contract approval and execution,
Ensure final agreed terms are reflected in the documents for execution
Maintain accurate records of the process from tender stage to contract execution
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Draft, review and negotiate NDAs and confidentiality agreements with clients and were required, the Supply Chain
Maintain accurate records of all NDAs
Key Skills & Experience
Law Degree (or equivalent legal qualification) with relevant experience in the construction sector or a Construction/Commercial Professional with demonstrated experience in Construction Contracts, (ideally suited to a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role)
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts
Strong working knowledge of standard form construction contracts (including NEC, JCT, IChemE)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Experience
Previous in-house experience is an advantage, but not essential
Reporting to the Commercial and Contracts Lead and will be responsible for managing the pre-construction function while providing support to the wider business.
The role focuses on advising the bid and commercial teams, negotiating with clients, and managing the process from tender stage through to contract execution. This is a key role within the company to ensure successful project delivery.
Pre-Construction Support
Provide timely support to the bid team during the tender process
Identify, assess and advise on key risks and opportunities
Provide advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team
Contract Negotiation
Lead and support negotiations with clients across a range of construction contracts
Draft, review and amend contract terms
Liaise with external stakeholders where required
Contract Governance and Execution
Manage and oversee the process for contract approval and execution,
Ensure final agreed terms are reflected in the documents for execution
Maintain accurate records of the process from tender stage to contract execution
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Draft, review and negotiate NDAs and confidentiality agreements with clients and were required, the Supply Chain
Maintain accurate records of all NDAs
Key Skills & Experience
Law Degree (or equivalent legal qualification) with relevant experience in the construction sector or a Construction/Commercial Professional with demonstrated experience in Construction Contracts, (ideally suited to a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role)
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts
Strong working knowledge of standard form construction contracts (including NEC, JCT, IChemE)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Experience
Previous in-house experience is an advantage, but not essential