UKI Business Consulting - Capital Projects - Infrastructure Contract Manager

To continue the successful growth of our Infrastructure & Capital Projects team within EY's Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced and motivated Senior Contract Managers to lead contract management across complex, high‑value capital programmes. In this role you will play a critical part in a leadership position in supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle - ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, managing risks, and maximising project success.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, ensuring robust commercial governance, proactive risk management, and compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations, while supporting the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement, construction, and operational phases of capital programmes by leveraging:

• Our people and their extensive industry experience.

• Existing partnerships and relationships.

• Our global EY experience across the Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) project lifecycle.

• Work directly with EY's infrastructure clients to develop insight‑led, practical contract management solutions aligned with programme objectives.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop and implement contract management strategies that support programme schedules, budgets, and delivery outcomes.

• Lead contract formation activities, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Provide expert advice on contract strategy, commercial models, and risk allocation across infrastructure programmes.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, conditions and specifications, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.

• Manage contractual changes, variations, and claims, assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and cost, and securing appropriate approvals.

• Identify, assess, and proactively manage contractual and commercial risks in collaboration with project and client stakeholders.

• Track contract performance against agreed KPIs, milestones and deliverables, providing clear reporting to project teams and senior management.

• Ensure contract governance processes are robust, transparent and aligned with industry best practice.

• Monitor contract budgets, expenditures, and invoicing, resolving discrepancies and ensuring alignment with overall financial controls.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and delivery partners to promote collaboration and alignment with programme objectives.

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date contract records, documentation, and reporting outputs, including executive‑level status reports and presentations.

• Support client account management activities, including project resourcing, financial management, and quality and risk management.

• Build trusted relationships with clients and EY colleagues to support growth and business development opportunities.

• Communicate effectively with EY senior leadership and support the development and management of high performing contract and commercial teams.

• Develop a strong understanding of EY service offerings and identify opportunities to enhance value for clients.

• Build strong relationships across Consulting and other EY service lines.

• Support people and capability development, including

o Coaching and mentoring team members. o Conducting performance reviews and contributing to feedback. o Supporting recruitment, retention, and training initiatives. o Driving continuous professional and technical development. o Promoting compliance with EY workplace policies and procedures.

• 15-20 years' experience in contract and commercial management within infrastructure, capital projects, or regulated utilities.

• 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.

• Deep knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC) and claims/variation management.

• Thorough understanding of contract management principles and practices, including contract administration, risk management, change management and dispute resolution.

• Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.

• Background combining engineering, construction, commercial, or legal disciplines.

• Experience operating at senior stakeholder level, providing strategic and commercial advice.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple workstreams in fast‑paced programme environments.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Expertise in:
• FiDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers).
• LOGIC (Leading oil and gas industry competitiveness).
• NEC4 (New Engineering Contract).

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension

• Discounted health insurance

• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Hybrid Working

• Free Gym membership

• Travel Pass

• Maternity & Paternity leave

• Bike to work Scheme

• Recognition Awards

• Cash incentives for referrals

• Work Mobile

• Tech MBA paid by EY

• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.