Senior Contract Manager (FIDIC)

About the role

RLB is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead the commercial and contractual aspects of data centre construction and infrastructure programmes. The role covers the full contract lifecycle, from pre‑award strategy to post‑award administration, claims management and final account settlement, ensuring commercial risk is managed and contractual obligations are upheld.

Key responsibilities

• Administer FIDIC contracts in strict accordance with the applicable book and project conditions, ensuring timely issuance of notices, instructions, claims and payment certificates.
• Develop contracting strategies, pricing models and risk allocation frameworks aligned with project and client objectives.
• Draft and manage RFPs, ITTs and contract documentation; lead bid evaluations and contract award negotiations.
• Manage variation and change control processes, assess contractor submissions and provide commercial recommendations.
• Evaluate, negotiate and settle contractor claims, including EOT requests, delay damages and final accounts.
• Maintain comprehensive contract administration records to ensure audit‑trail compliance.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, collaborating with legal, finance, engineering and project teams.
• Develop KPIs and commercial reporting to track contract performance, cost variances and risk exposure.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification or pursuit of CIPS (MCIPS), FIDIC‑accredited training or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing and administering FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver Book) across full project life‑cycle.
• Experience on hyperscale or colocation data centre programmes with EPC, EPCM or Design & Build strategies.

Required skills

• FIDIC contract administration
• Data centre construction contracts
• Variation and change control management
• Claims assessment and settlement
• Risk allocation and mitigation
• RFP/ITT preparation and negotiation
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT and VOB frameworks

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangements supporting work‑life balance
• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, with option to purchase extra days
• Continuous learning and development programme, including mentoring and professional membership support
• Wide range of additional benefits such as professional subscriptions and social responsibility activities