Contract Manager

HDI is a VINCI Group company specialising in horizontal directional drilling. This technique is used in the installation of all types of pipelines and networks for crossing rivers, sensitive areas or other obstacles, as well as land/sea connections for electricity transmission, fibre optic cables, water or gas. Founded in 1984, Horizontal Drilling International (HDI) is an international leader in its market.

With a young, dynamic, mobile, committed and innovative team, HDI is now actively involved in the energy transition. To continue its development, HDI is strengthening its teams and recruiting:

A Contract Manager (M/F) to join the project.

This position is based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom and requires occasional travel.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:

• Identify and monitor contractual obligations and rights vis‑à‑vis clients and subcontractors from the moment of assignment and throughout the project.
• Monitor contractual deliverables (clients, subcontractors, suppliers) and alert to risks and opportunities in the event of failure.
• Draft or assist in the drafting of amendments, contractual letters and notifications.
• Monitor contractual changes and ensure their traceability.
• Identify, analyse and manage contractual claims by establishing the causes, effects and responsibilities, and preparing justification and defence files.
• Advise on subcontracting conditions, prepare flowdowns and ensure their compliance with internal procedures.
• In collaboration with Financial Director, maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of Client and payment of suppliers

• Degree qualified in a relevant field such as Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Civil Engineering, etc.
• A minimum of 4 years’ site experience, demonstrating effective capability for working autonomously and in project teams.
• Excellent working knowledge of major forms of contracts, (NEC/ FIDIC)
• Demonstrable experience in a typical QS skillset including Contract administration and letting of subcontracts.
• Responsibility for interim payments, monthly reporting, and negotiation of final accounts, in collaboration with the Project and/or Finance Manager.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Technically proficient in Excel and writing commercial and legal Correspondence.
• Proficient in commercial and legal terminology communications.
• Some exposure to claims, disputes, or contentious work.
• Experience of major multi‑million‑pound construction or engineering projects.

Join a committed and open‑minded international team. Benefit from a stimulating work environment with short decision‑making processes and open communication. Seize the opportunities offered by a growing organisation.

Filiale du groupe VINCI, Division Grands Projets, HORIZONTAL DRILLING INTERNATIONAL (HDI) est une entreprise dynamique au cœur de la transition énergétique qui réalise des projets de pose de canalisations sans‑tranchés sous des obstacles naturels et/ou artificiels pour le raccordement des champs d'éoliennes en mer, le déploiement des réseaux intercontinentaux de fibre optique, le renforcement des liaisons électriques et des réseaux de gaz, etc… L'entreprise met en œuvre les techniques les plus modernes en la matière tel que le Forage Horizontal Dirigé, le Direct Pipe et le E‑Power assurant le franchissement des obstacles avec un moindre impact sur l'environnement, permettant ainsi de préserver des plages protégées, des zones Natura 2000, des rivières et des cours d'eau majeurs, etc.

Acteur mondial majeur de son domaine d'activité, HDI a réalisé et réalise certains des projets les plus remarquables de son industrie en France et à l'international.