About the opportunity:

• Work with the QS Lead in ensuring consistency and best practice ways of working across the business unit to achieve continuous improvement.
• Coach respective Operational personnel in relation to the Contract, Contract Administration, Contract Risk, Procurement, Forecasting and Contract Profitability.
• Work with the Project Controls Manager in the production of the monthly project cost reports.
• Ensure Sub-Contract arrangements are put in place when required using the NEC3 (and NEC4) suite of Contract Documents.
• Ensure correct administrative processes are put in place for management of these Sub-Contracts paying attention to change controls, early warning, compensation events, changes to scope of works and payment.
• Support the Project Manager in resolving commercial issues with the Client and implement strategies to avoid litigation/claims.
• Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account including close liaison with procurement, planning and delivery teams to ensure that the order meets project requirements.
• Collaboration with Business Development and Operations in developing value propositions that enhance our customers’ competitive position.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in commerce, finance, engineering, quantity surveying and/or law.
• Previous experience in a similar role for other recognised main contractors.
• Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of the NEC Conditions of Contract.
• Experience of cost forecasting and reporting, cost control, cost risk management, contract documentation preparation, contract administration.

About Amentum:

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and integrity, we are a leading global partner to both government and private sectors, delivering advanced solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Our expertise spans a wide array of specialized services, including program management, environmental stewardship, training, logistics, consulting, systems engineering, and cutting-edge information technology. We take pride in supporting our customers' endeavors with the highest standards of quality and collaboration, ensuring a secure and sustainable future.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we are more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us then please let us know.

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