Contract Manager (Offshore T&I)

Description

Position at SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD.

Contract Manager (Offshore T&I)

- Sea Link HVDC Interconnector -

Location:

Preferred in Glasgow but Open to have Hybrid (UK) with periodic project travel .

Overview

• SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD. is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support the delivery of the Sea Link HVDC Interconnector project. The role will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of the offshore cable transport and installation (T&I) sub-contract. Working closely with the Offshore Project Manager and wider project team, the Contract Manager will manage contractual interfaces with offshore contractors and support execution of marine installation works. The role requires strong offshore cable installation contract experience within a multi-contractor EPC environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Lead administration of the offshore cable T&I sub-contract.
• Manage contractual correspondence and notices.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintain auditable contract records.
  
  

Claims and Variations Management

• Manage claims, EOTs and variations.
• Assess entitlement, quantum and programme impact.
• Ensure timely notices and submissions.
• Support dispute resolution.
  
  

Offshore T&I Contract Management

• Act as contractual focal point for offshore cable T&I sub-contract.
• Monitor contractor performance.
• Align contract with delivery strategy.
  
  

Commercial Risk Management

• Identify and manage risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies.
• Report risk exposure.
  
  

Interface with Project Controls

• Align contract with schedule and risk.
• Support EOT development.
• Integrate contract and delivery strategy.
  
  

Strategic Contribution

• Support sub-contractor evaluation of 3 rd party services and provisional items.
• Responsible for overall commercial and contractual strategy together with PM
  
  

Team Structure

• Standalone senior role, reporting to Offshore PM, supported by Quantity Surveying resource as required.
  
  

Key Interfaces

• Offshore Project Manager
• Project Director
• Project Controls team
• Engineering and installation teams
• National Grid stakeholders
• Offshore contractors
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Experience in offshore infrastructure contract management (8 years minimum) essential
• FIDIC knowledge essential.
• Experience with cable T&I contracts preferred.
• Strong claims and variation management capability essential
• Understanding of EOT and delay analysis essential.
• Experience managing contractual dispute resolution preferred
• Marine/offshore experience.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Ability to operate independently.
  
  

About Our Project In Port Of Nigg, Highland

Sumitomo Electric is one of the leading global manufacturers of state-of-the-art high-end electricity transmission

cables, up to and including 525kV HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) cable.

The new factory at Nigg, with investment value announced by the Scottish Government of £350M, will make a

significant contribution towards realisation of the UK Net Zero Target by contributing to critical electricity transmission

infrastructure to connect and deliver renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond.

In addition, the factory will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, with maximum

utilisation of the local supply chain for production of cables and construction of transmission cable systems.

In a significant boost for the UK green energy supply chain, Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction

of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands.

The factory will supply critical elements for the reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission grid and for

connecting renewable energy production facilities to the grid.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 290,000 employees working

at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today

Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and

industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and

industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric,

please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com , https://sumitomoelectric.com/company/office_group_companies/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables-ltd

and our YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/ ).

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