The Opportunity
Working with key BakerHicks clients, this Procurement & Contract Manager will manage the procurement and contract administration function on various projects which involves supply chain development, procurement strategy, tendering and evaluation, negotiation and contract management. The role also includes an input to main contract T&C reviews.
You will have extensive experience in the procurement and contract management/administration of goods and services in the construction industry and will be a key member of the project delivery team for a range of challenging projects of significant scale and complexity.
Experience in regulated process sectors would be an advantage.
You will be familiar with standard Forms of Contract (NEC4) used in the UK and Europe and may be required to provide advice and guidance to others in the way in which the Contracts are to be administered.
Your home office will be Manchester, however you will work with clients based across the UK and may be required to travel occasionally.
Key Objectives
- To administer the process of procuring equipment, contracts, subcontracts and services for the Companies projects. Particular experience in both M&E and Process Engineering Construction Packages
- To work closely with project teams and customers delivering a service to fully meet their requirements and develop repeat work through excellent performance and quality.
- To assist the review of main contracts (between BakerHicks and our customers) and provide advice to project teams.
- To administer contracts both on behalf of the Company and our Clients including payments, variations, expediting and forecasting
- To provide Cost and Commercial reporting
Requirements
- NEC4 contracts experience - required
- Extensive experience as a procurement / contracts manager in the construction or related industries - required
- Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors with relevant experience - preferable
- EPCM experience - preferable
- You are willing and able to travel to potential client sites occasionally
About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and inclusive spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Flexible/ hybrid working
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
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Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season and our annual shutdown will delay the review of new applications until January 2025, with interviews commencing the week of January 13th, 2025.
We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe and enjoyable festive period.