Contract Analyst

Description:

Contract Analyst

Contract Length: 6-Month Contract

Location: Warwick (Hybrid Working 1 day a week on site - possible meetings across the country)

Pay Rate: £400 per day inside IR35 via umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Analyst to join a high-performing Land and Infrastructure team supporting the delivery of nationally significant projects across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large, complex organisation, helping to manage supplier frameworks, provide commercial and contractual guidance, and support the successful delivery of major infrastructure programmes.

You'll play a key role in enabling project teams, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring contracts, governance, and procurement processes are followed effectively.

The Role

As Contract Analyst, you'll support the management of supplier frameworks and commercial arrangements that underpin key project delivery activities.

Working closely with operational, commercial and procurement stakeholders, you'll provide expert guidance on contract management processes, framework compliance, supplier performance and governance requirements.

This is a highly collaborative role that would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and helping others navigate complex contractual environments.

Key Responsibilities

Support the management and governance of supplier frameworks and call-off contracts
Provide contractual and commercial advice to internal project and delivery teams
Monitor supplier performance and support framework compliance activities
Review contracts, variations and commercial arrangements to ensure appropriate governance is in place
Support procurement and tender evaluation activities
Act as a key point of contact for contract-related queries and escalations
Assist with resolving supplier performance issues and contractual disputes
Work closely with Procurement and Legal teams to ensure processes comply with relevant requirements
Produce reports, insights and recommendations to support decision-making
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across contract management processes
Build strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliersEssential Skills & Experience

Experience in contract management, commercial management or supplier management roles
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Experience working with framework agreements and commercial governance processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to simplify complex issues and provide pragmatic advice
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
Experience working within regulated, governance-driven environmentsDesirable Experience

Knowledge of NEC Professional Services Contracts (PSC)
Utilities, infrastructure, engineering or construction sector experience
Experience supporting procurement or tender exercises
Consultancy or professional services contract management experience
Land, property or infrastructure project exposure
Cost consultancy or commercial consultancy experiencePlease note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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