Subcontract Engineer

Job Title: Construction Subcontract engineer Location: Talacre, North Wales Contract: Initially 12 Months (Extendable up until December 2028) Rate: Negotiable dependent on experience (Outside IR35 LTD) Requirements: 5.5 days on site per week As a Construction Subcontract Engineer, you will report directly to the Subcontract Manager and be responsible for the development, management, and improvement of subcontract scopes covering Mechanical Works (West & Buildings) and E&I Works throughout the engineering and development phases of the Decommissioning & Carbon Capture & Storage project. Key Responsibilities

• Ensure subcontract administration procedures are implemented and adhered to by all subcontractors.
• Prepare and issue letters and notices to subcontractors as required, ensuring all incoming correspondence is appropriately addressed.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review and validate subcontractor progress payment applications.
• Support the project management team in identifying variations and claims that may impact project schedules and cost forecasts.
• Analyse Site Technical Queries (STQs), Site Instructions (SIs), and Deviation Requests to determine cost implications and lead commercial negotiations with subcontractors.
• Ensure extra works, new unit rates, claims, back charges, liquidated damages, and subcontract close-out activities are managed in accordance with company procedures.
• Actively participate in change management and forecast analysis processes.
• Ensure the timely issuance of Completion Certificates.
• Manage the setup and maintenance of contracts and price lists within Colav (Work Progress Management System), including all revisions.
• Provide guidance to subcontractors on the correct submission of Work Progress (WP), New Prices (NP), and Change Work Orders (CWO).
• Support subcontractors with the submission of required backup documentation for WP, NP, and CWO applications.
• Monitor and report on the alignment between physical progress and economic progress.
• Perform forecast analysis and provide commercial insights to project stakeholders. Requirements Experience
• 3-5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Oil & Gas or Energy sectors, preferably on large-scale construction projects.
• Onshore project experience is essential.
• Candidates with a combination of onshore and offshore experience are encouraged to apply. Desirable Skills
• Strong subcontract administration and commercial management experience.
• Proven ability to manage variations, claims, and change control processes.
• Experience working within EPC/EPCI project environments.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in contract management and project controls systems.