Contract Manager in City of Westminster

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager based at our Paddington site to work on Government Projects. You will be responsible for the management and execution of the UTD Business Development strategy with a primary focus on existing customers, supporting the coordination, alignment and planning of key internal and external governance meetings and maintaining client-customer relationships in support of existing contracts and/or potential new customers and partners.

At Urenco, we are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we are looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market-leading training and development experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you will do:

• Management of principal customer contracts ensuring compliance with contractual obligations (to limit any financial, reputational, legal liabilities).
• Ensure effective management of contractual financial arrangements through robust processes collaborating with the finance teams.
• Support the implementation and improvement of the governance processes to ensure that BD remains compliant with legal and Group obligations.
• Support the implementation of BD strategic projects as required, ensuring effective project management is in place to progress to required timescales.
• Internal and external stakeholder management is effectively managed.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent level qualification.
• Development and management of business to business contracts.
• Prior experience of dealing with Government organisations and Government contracts.
• Knowledge of different contracting models and forms of contract, including NEC.
• Knowledge of project management processes.

Security and compliance:

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Benefits:

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
• A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
• Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week.
• Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
• You will have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies, including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
• Education and training to support learning and development, including mandatory health and safety courses and role-specific training packages.