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About the Role

CAF is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join the Operations Direction of CAF Signalling, based in the United Kingdom. This role offers an opportunity to become part of a leading international company in the railway signalling sector, contributing to the successful delivery and management of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project contracts from the tender/commercial phase, supporting negotiations with partners, suppliers, and clients, and providing continuous contractual advice to the project team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and protect the project's interests in relation to partners, clients, suppliers, and any other third parties involved, in coordination with the Legal Department.
• Support the negotiation and execution of the main project contract, including monitoring and tracking contractual obligations and requirements.
• Support the negotiation and execution of subcontracts, internal procurement agreements, and any other third-party agreements required for the assigned project(s).
• Identify and manage contractual opportunities, working closely with the project team.
• Review and develop the project program to support the substantiation of contractual deviations and claims.
• Review, analyze, and monitor the 'Accepted Programmed' in accordance with NEC4, ensuring proper identification and substantiation of Compensation Events and contractual deviations.
• Collaborate continuously with the project team in defining the optimal project strategy from an operational, commercial, planning, and, where relevant, legal, financial, and risk perspective.
• Support the management and negotiation of contractual claims, with the assistance of the Legal Department.
• Control, review, and follow up on written communications with the client, partners, and third parties.
• Attend meetings with partners, clients, and/or third parties.

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer / Master’s Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Industrial, Organization, Civil Engineering or similar).
• Preferably a UK national, with English as a native language and strong knowledge of the UK market.
• Fluent Spanish and willingness to travel are considered an advantage.
• Proven and essential experience in NEC4 contract management in the UK, preferably within the railway sector, working with Network Rail or other UK railway authorities.
• Experience under other NEC4 contract forms (PSC, DBM, etc.) will be positively valued.
• A Master’s degree in Project Management or equivalent will be an advantage.
• NEC4 certification or specific training in NEC contracts will be valued.
• Previous experience on Network Rail projects, with knowledge of its standards, governance model and approval procedures, will be positively considered.
• Experience in other complex international projects (FIDIC, JCT, etc.) is also desirable.

Location

• United Kingdom

Work Type

• Contract

Education Level

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Master’s degree in Project Management

About the Company

• At CAF, we are committed to offering sustainable mobility solutions built on the trust of our customers.
• In our talent community, every individual significantly contributes to the company’s mission so we can build the future with determination and set new boundaries that bring us closer to excellence.
• We are a better future. We are CAF
• CAF is a leading international company in the railway signalling sector.