Engineering disciplines are outsourcing some of their activities in the form of workpackages or other type of services. In order to achieve this, they need a support acting as a contract manager who will be able to perform all the contract management and project management activities of these outsourced services. The Contract manager will liaise with the engineering disciplines who will draft the technical specification and act as an engineering lead. Strategy, training and general support and guidance for the outsourced activities will be given by the Engineering Supply Chain Lead. They will also work closely with procurement and commercial department of EPR-E.

Main activities of this position include:

-        Contract / commercial management :

o   Specification of the outsourced service with the support of both the engineering teams and the supply chain lead (workpackage, unit pricing or any other delivery model)

o   Draft commercial part of the outsourced service

o   Launch the call for bid, integrating the technical specification written by engineering teams

o   Lead contractual discussions and clarifications with the potential suppliers

o   Supplier evaluation during the bidding process

o   Review and validate payment applications

-        Project management

o   Ensure contract specifications are followed by the contract holders

o   Manage the technical surveillance of contract holder’s studies

o   Manage the resolution of contractor technical queries or claims

o   Organize and run progress meetings

-        Risk management of the outsourced services

-        Prepare and deliver reporting on financial and technical aspects

The role will be operationally and functionally attached to the head of discipline in EPR-E, working in support of all disciplines.

The Skills 

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

-        Good negotiation and communication skills

-        Good project management skills

-        Delivery focused approach, ability to meet commitments and deadlines

-        Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

-        Ability to set, achieve and maintain high standards of safety and quality

-        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-        Team player

-        Experience in design activities of large industrial projects

-        Bachelor / Masters degree in a relevant field of engineering, preferably civil engineering

-        Project management qualification and/or experience

-        Contract management qualification

-        Fluent english

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

-        Working level of French

-        Knowledge of general EPR engineering processes

At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.  

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

 
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. 

Why EDF?

When it comes to saving the planet, everyone’s talking the talk these days. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we’re not just talking about it, we’re doing something about it.  

At EDF every single one of us is 100% committed to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions to Net Zero.

We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow.   

Our people form a 10,000+ strong community, rich in diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We empower our people with the skills they need to build a successful career and to bring our purpose to life in their work. 

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