Sub Contract Principal - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - MacTaggart Scott

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Description

Role:


Duties will also include:


  • Participating in the bid proposal stage of a project by providing details on schedule, cost and subcontractor / project risk.
  • Negotiation of subcontracts within Project budget and programme constraints, including negotiation of terms and conditions and price.
  • Being the primary interface between MTS and subcontractors for all business interactions.
  • Managing project costs, schedules and risks for subcontract elements throughout the lifecycle of the project.
  • When necessary and at key stages in the project perform supplier visits to measure progress against a baselined plan and provide early identification of problems or threats to the programme.
  • Working with the subcontractor and the MTS Engineering team to identify and implement corrective action to keep the programme on track.
  • Protecting the commercial interests of the company in relation to subcontracts being awarded and managed.
  • Liaising with various departments in order to investigate and resolve subcontractor related issues.
  • Investigating cost anomalies within our internal ERP system and assisting with monthly financial reports.
  • Ensuring subcontractor schedules are maintained within the company ERP system, where required.
  • Attending internal project review meetings.
  • Providing cover for subcontract colleagues when required.

Essential skills, experience and knowledge requirements:

  • A professional qualification in a related discipline and/or will have prior experience in an engineering environment.
  • A business related qualification; Degree / HND / HNC or Engineering / Business Apprenticeship.
  • Subcontract Management, Purchasing or Project Management experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of contract terms and conditions.
  • Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills to build productive relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
  • Be able to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a highpressure environment.
  • Have good standards of literacy, numeracy, and PC skills.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Flexitime
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • No weekends
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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