Change Management Lead

Do you have extensive experience in a commercial or contracting role?

Can you demonstrate relevant experience with NEC Contracts and change management?

Would you be interested in working for a leading engineering consultancy driven by a highly competent team of nuclear specialists based in the UK?

If the answer is yes, please proceed on and get in touch today!

The Opportunity

Due to projects ramping up, our client is currently on the lookout for an individual with experience in change management lead, where you will be responsible for reporting directly to the Commercial Manager for Gas Division for Projects.

The Role

As the Change Management Lead, you will be responsible for delivering best-in-class contract controls while driving P&L performance across diverse projects. This role requires expertise in managing NEC contract changes and ensuring compliance with stringent governance procedures.

Working from any of the following offices on a hybrid basis: Aberdeen, Grangemouth, Middlesbrough, Warrington, Reading, or Fareham, with travel to Warrington as and when required (a few times a month).

Remuneration and Benefits

Alongside an excellent salary package of £75k per annum, you will also be entitled to a wide range of benefits including fantastic pension fund contributions, flexible working, employee discounts, plus many more!

Your Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead and Coordinate Project Changes: Manage the end-to-end process of early warnings and compensation events, ensuring full compliance with NEC contracts.
2. Drive Accountability and Timely Client Submissions: Guarantee all project changes are quantified, validated, and promptly submitted to the client within NEC timeframes.
3. Facilitate Effective Communication: Organise and lead regular change review meetings, prioritising client involvement to expedite decisions and address any queries.
4. Ensure Comprehensive Change Documentation: Oversee the submission of change documentation by internal teams, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with assessment teams to provide additional insights and recommendations, communicating change impacts clearly to all relevant stakeholders.
6. Maintain High Standards of Compliance: Secure and organise all required support documentation, audit records, and cost assurance files for financial transparency.
7. Integrate with Project Systems: Manage and monitor change data within client systems (e.g., FastDraft, CEMAR), ensuring up-to-date and accurate reporting.
8. Oversee Subcontractor Changes: Coordinate change processes with subcontractors, ensuring alignment with NEC terms.
9. Financial Oversight and Risk Management: Provide robust estimates and quotations, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to protect project financials.
10. Aligning with Strategic Goals: Support the overall change management strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and project goals.
11. Manage Disputes: Address and resolve disputed change requests, reporting to the Project Manager and Project Board as necessary.
12. Contribute to Project Reviews: Actively participate in contract reviews, audits, and board presentations, offering insights and guidance on change-related issues.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a commercial or contracting role within project environments, with a strong focus on NEC contracts and change management. Degree in Quantity Surveying, legal or a related field. Proficiency in NEC3/4 contracts and contract administration software (e.g., FastDraft, CEMAR). Demonstrable experience with P&L and project financials. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflicts effectively. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is preferred. Adept at handling complex documentation and ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards.

Get in Touch Now

If you have significant experience in Change Management Lead with the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and think you have the relevant experience and skills our client is searching for, then apply today to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the 'Disability Confident Scheme'. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.