- Lead the day-to-day management of the Infrastructure Agreement (IA) on behalf of TfW by being responsible for managing delivery of and ensuring compliance with the committed obligations and milestones for the Core Valley Lines (CVL) infrastructure management services.
- Manage compliance processes and record all contract changes relating to the Infrastructure Agreement Infrastructure Management services, from developing any contract change proposals, through to securing approvals by the Authority and Welsh Government, prior to publication of any agreed contract changes to ensure a robust and compliant audit trail.
- Design and implement contract management systems and processes relating to the IA and other rail contracts associated with the delivery of Infrastructure Management services by AIW, such as contracted interface arrangements, to ensure a compliant contract management provision.
- Mitigate the financial and commercial risks of the Infrastructure Agreement by recording risks and associated agreements to support delivery of value for money.
- Manage the approvals process for all financial and commercial payments relating to IM Services under the Infrastructure Agreement, working with the Finance Business Partner to support timely and accurate payments.
- Demonstrable experience of managing complex and high value contracts in a regulated environment with a focus on post-contract management.
- Knowledge of systems and processes for effective contract or project management.
- Experience of commercial negotiations and of drafting, negotiating and documenting contract changes, working with our legal advisers.
- Experience of operating effectively at a senior level and of delivering demonstrable governance.
Transport Contracts Manager - Pontypridd, United Kingdom - Transport for Wales
Description
Please note: this is a 2 year fixed-term contract
If you have applied for this position recently, please do not re-apply as your application has already been considered.
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.
We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The Transport Contracts Manager (Infrastructure Management) will be responsible for managing delivery of the Core Valley Lines (CVL) Infrastructure Agreement for infrastructure management services on behalf of the Authority (Transport for Wales), with Amey Infrastructure Wales, as a key member of the Transport Contracts Team.
Who we're looking for
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.