Group Contracts Manager | Sweden

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the

next 5+ years

• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering

projects.

• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time,

safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.

• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development

Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.

• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group

Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading

provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and

South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres

and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful

candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Contracts Manager

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+

years

• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of

‘leading edge’ engineering projects.

• To work with a vibrant,

agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality

standards.

• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development

Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.

• To

work with the best.

• Excellent package on offer with room for

negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international

multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue

chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in

growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative,

collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company

committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

Primary responsibility is

Risk Management of Kirby Contracts - responsibilities of the Contracts Manager(Commercial/legal background)

include the contract terms and conditions risk review at bid submission / tender stage including tie-backs to Main Contract

liabilities, indemnities and obligations. Develop guiding policies for operational / commercial implementation with primary focus

on high risk projects. Provide expert support and guidance to Project Teams / support Functions. Comply with best practice on

process and Kirby Group Engineering Policies.

Contracts Manager Responsibilities

In conjunction

with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as

follows:

• Ensure that a detailed review of all of the contractual

obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of

tenders.

• Support and Lead contract negotiations within the Company governance

guidelines and escalate for approval contract risks prior to contract

execution

• Assist in preparation of Project Risk

Registers.

• Assisting in the handover of contracts post

award.

• Coordinate approval and issue of Bonds, Guarantees and

Insurances.

• Provide ad hoc support to wider business in relation to

commercial / legal matters and queries as directed by Senior Management.

Provide guidance and support to key Kirby personnel with regard to Company contractual risks, liabilities, obligations,

indemnities and conditions precedent T&C’s for compliancy.

• Undertake

internal audit reviews to ensure compliance with Company contract policies. Provide gap analysis review to Project Managers in

first instance of escalation and agree actions closeout by whom and

timelines.

• Ensure early appropriate Risk Escalation & offer and lead

mitigation solutions.

• Provide expert support and advice for risk escalated /

disputed projects.

• Understanding of programming techniques and project

controls.

• Assist with the development and award of sub-tier contract

packages, ensuring the relevant contract packs are appropriately awarded (inserted - milestone deliverables, general scope of

works, technical documentation, document registers, programmes, pricing information, terms and conditions and sequenced priority

of documentation, etc. in accordance with standard subcontracts).

• Bespoke

development of higher tier subcontracts – procurement led Global Companies to develop frameworks where none in

place.

• Compliance with LOI / Instruction to proceed requirements for quick

award tied into a defined end date.

• Offer expert knowledge to Lean procedures

and practices within the business.

• Assist in the development of Company

Legal/Contract/Commercial procedures/systems and in setting up governance for process

mapping.

• Provide clear direction to the Board, support function managers,

project and commercial managers.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement

re: risk management; legal and contractual compliance and commercial awareness within the

Group.

• Develop technical and commercial understanding/awareness of Contract

& Project Deliverables supported by the experienced technical teams. (Kirby have process mapped best practice “Kirby Way”

training).

• Manage Client / Supply Chain expectations and maintain and develop

relationships.

• Participate in preparation, development and implementation of

new Company Commercial Procedures.

• Contribute to Functional leadership,

bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement

Initiatives.

• Understand and comply with the EHS & Q

policies/procedures.

• Flexible to travel between business units and to support

projects ad-hoc.

Necessary requirement of the Contracts

Manager

• Minimum 5+ years of Quantity surveying experience

essential on M&E Projects.

• 3rd level qualification in Construction

Economics / Quantity Surveying ideally coupled with a technical background as either Plumber/Pipefitter (or similar) or Mechanical

Engineer / Elecrician (or similar) or Electrical Engineer

• Prior experience

working in a similar capacity within the construction industry preferred.

Proficient in excel.

• Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS Role

within construction

• Knowledge of contract conditions and their

applications

• Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor

relations, and installations

• Excellent Communication/Interpersonal

Skills

• Excellent Record Keeping and Administration

Skills

• Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems

and Processes

For more information on this Contracts Manager position or other similar Contracts Manager

opportunities based in Ireland the UK or Europe contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group confidentially

on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.

For more information on

this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our

careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent

Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal

opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified

candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.