Contracts Manager

About the role

The Contracts Manager will oversee quantity surveying, commercial and contractual functions for the North‑South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project. This position ensures contract administration, cost management, valuation, variations, claims and commercial risk management are executed in line with project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying and commercial activities for NSCR railway infrastructure works.
• Administer construction contracts according to contractual conditions and project specifications.
• Review and evaluate contractor progress payments, quantities, valuations, variations and change orders.
• Assess and manage contractor claims, extensions of time, delay, disruption and associated costs.
• Prepare and review contractual notices, correspondence, claim submissions and commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, variations, commitments and potential commercial exposures.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to the Project Management Team and senior management.
• Support negotiations with contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement and project controls teams on cost and contractual matters.
• Maintain comprehensive records of contracts, commercial documentation, measurements, valuations and claims.
• Identify potential contractual disputes and support claims avoidance, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing quantity surveying, commercial activities and contract administration for large railway or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management, valuation, variations and claims processes.
• Ability to provide commercial risk advice to senior project teams and support negotiations.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, planning, procurement and project controls.

Required skills

• Quantity surveying
• Cost management
• Contract administration
• Valuation and variation assessment
• Claims and dispute management