Senior Contract Manager (FIDIC)- 12 months FTC

Key Responsibilities

• Administer FIDIC contracts in strict accordance with the relevant conditions set out in the applicable book and the project's particular conditions. Ensure that all notices, instructions, claims, contractual correspondence, clarifications of scope gaps, payment certificates and approvals are issued accurately and within the contractual timeframe.
• Support the development of a contracting strategy, a pricing model and a risk allocation framework. These should all be aligned with the project's and the client's objectives.
• Draft and manage RFPs, ITTs, and contract documentation; oversee bid evaluations and lead contract award negotiations with contractors, consultants, and key suppliers.
• Manage the full variation and change control process, assessing contractor submissions for scope, time, and cost impact and providing commercial recommendations to the project team.
• Evaluate, negotiate and settle contractor claims, including EOT requests, delay damages, loss and expense claims, and final accounts, in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the FIDIC contract.
• Maintain robust contract administration records, including correspondence logs, RFI tracking, instruction records, and claims files to ensure full audit trail compliance.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks at pre- and post-award stages, collaborating with legal, finance, engineering, and project management teams to embed contractual requirements into project governance.
• Ensuring that the client/team adheres to the contractual obligations and advising on the contractual steps and procedures under the FIDIC and the client's requirements.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and commercial reporting to track contract performance, cost variances, programme compliance, and risk exposure.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, Construction Management, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Professionally qualified, or actively working towards qualification: CIPS (MCIPS), FIDIC-accredited training or an equivalent qualification, or a clear desire to attain professional accreditation.
• Experience managing and administering FIDIC contracts, including hands on administration of Red, Yellow, and/or Silver Book across the full project life cycle.

• Experience on hyperscale or colocation data centre programmes with EPC, EPCM, or Design & Build contracting strategies.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, or VOB frameworks and their interaction with FIDIC in multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Experience managing change control, claims assessment, and Extension of Time (EOT) processes on large capital programmes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven experience in contracts management within data centre, construction, or critical infrastructure environments, with a demonstrated track record of delivery in a senior role.

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.