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SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS PROCUREMENT MANAGER (INFRASTRUCTURE AND POWER)

Our client is looking for a Senior Subcontracts Manager responsible for supporting Business Development, Business Acquisition and Execution of all projects in their EMEA (Infrastructure, Government and Power, Europe Middle East and Africa) Business Unit.

They have built a proud history of service to the power, infrastructure, government and defence sectors by being a reliable contractor — delivering full-scope engineering, procurement and construction services.

Due to continued expansion they seek an experienced Subcontracts Manager with experience in large capital construction projects, preferably in either in the Infrastructure or Power industries.

The successful candidate will assist the Head of Procurement IGP EMEA in managing the current portfolio of projects from a subcontracts perspective. This may require a direct involvement in the execution of some projects. In addition the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our Business Development efforts within Infrastructure and Power businesses, meeting with potential clients, providing subcontracts consultancy services when required, reviewing ITTs, assessing and developing the subcontracting-to-win strategies including selection of strategic subcontractors at bid stage and assisting with the pricing of the subcontracted scope.

The position is based on their UK head offices in the South East Greater London area but will require travelling to either client offices or project execution location around the region.

Key responsibilities:
The role will oversee and performs the full range of subcontract and administration activities associated with subcontracting work on a project and under general minimal direction and will be accountable for the performance and results. You will manage the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to team members and will participate in the development of functional strategy. Some or the key responsibilities include:

• Undertake and/or manage others in the following tasks:
o Performs full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracting work
o Qualifies suppliers, issues requests for proposals, evaluates proposals, maintains subcontract files in accordance to established procedures
o Oversees and performs the full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracting work on a project
• Interface with and provide guidance to clients in support of the Business Development team
• Assist in estimating the cost of the subcontracted scope for bids

Required:
• Degree on a relevant discipline
• Significant experience managing construction subcontracts in capital projects
• Experience of managing a group of subcontracts engineers on capital projects
• Experience tendering and administering subcontracts post award, in particular managing and negotiating claims
• Willingness to travel in the UK and abroad although this is not anticipated to be more than 10% of the work
• Pro-activeness and can-do attitude
• Ability to interface with clients and assist our Business Development team winning new work

Preferable:
• Previous experience managing construction subcontracts either on a wind farm, nuclear or motorways project