Job Description

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

AtkinsRéalis is seeking Contracts Managers and Claims experts with experience in energy projects. You will join our business to support leading clients with contract management, claims and dispute resolution for energy and infrastructure projects in the UK&I.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution.
• Working alongside the project management team to ensure a successful project delivery, balancing risk with solutions that are commercially and contractually viable.
• Overview over critical milestones, assessing and managing in line with contractual obligations.
• Direct and process change, variations and claims on the project in compliance with our client's commercial interests.
• Provide interpretation of contracts, process correspondence with parties of the Contract and monitor the delivery of contractual obligations.
• Manage the commercial relationship and communication with contractors during the delivery stage of the project sustaining close dialogue to ensure that issues are dealt with proactive foresight.
• Ensure timely delivery of the contract within the set mandate.
• Drive governance processes and required presentation material towards different stakeholders and decision bodies such as the Steering Committee.
• Contribute to further developing processes regarding contract and claims management.
• FIDIC or EPCI contract experience.
• Participate or host informal and formal training sessions with our AtkinsRéalis teams and practices.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis:

• AtkinsRéalis will provide the opportunity to work across renewable energy technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, nuclear new build and decommissioning, green hydrogen and CCUS, transmission and distribution.
• You will play an integral role in the development of critical renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure endeavours. You will be key to AtkinsRéalis' ultimate success and progress towards achieving our goals.
• You will join a flexible work environment and a culture that is truly inspiring and nurtures collaboration across teams.
• We are committed to you, all your AtkinsRéalis colleagues and our future team members, to ensure we are not only working towards a better future for our planet but that we are creating a positive, exciting, and happy place for our people to work.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking passionate and motivated contract management professionals that are aligned to our Vision and motivated by the opportunities and challenges of working for AtkinsRéalis. Ideally you will have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a matrix organization.
• Experience within offshore or onshore wind or renewable energy industry. Experience in major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Experience with leading and managing key project contracts.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Structured and methodical way of working.
• Capability to project manage processes and lead negotiations.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.