Senior Civil Engineer – Contracts Advisor ( 5458)

Overview

In this role you will provide technical leadership on procurement, contract and commercial issues for major transport infrastructure projects. You’ll support delivery teams across the Infrastructure Projects Directorate, ensuring value for money and compliance with legislation and best practice. You will guide procurements, develop contract templates, and manage complex contractual matters to deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure on time and within budget. The role offers broad exposure to high-profile projects and the chance to influence sustainable procurement and contract management practices.

Pay / Benefits

• Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Learning and development tailored to role
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Civil Service pension with employer contribution details

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual, commercial and procurement advice across Infrastructure Projects and the wider Agency
• Support procurements and manage procurement of professional services and supplies
• Develop and maintain procurement/contract templates and procedures
• Deliver guidance notes and templates for full procurement processes
• Advise on issues including insurance, variations, liquidated damages, GDPR, BIM, IPR, parent company guarantees, retentions and bonds
• Support disputes, claims and contractual issues
• Assist in delivering call-offs from the Civil Engineering Framework and collaborate with CECA
• Support policy officials on emerging procurement trends including Fair Work First and Climate Emergency
• Interact with colleagues across Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government during procurement and delivery of major projects

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered member of an appropriate professional body (e.g. CEng) and registered with the Engineering Council
• Experience with NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts for civil/transport infrastructure
• Proven ability to provide contractual and commercial advice on procurement and construction of major projects
• Ability to manage concurrent work programmes/projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Networking and relationship building
• Experience with NEC4 contracts
• Procurement and contract management for major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of risk management, insurance and warranties

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