Senior Maintenance Contracts Lead – Flexible & Impactful

New Zealand Government; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A national transport agency is looking for a Contract Management Specialist in Canterbury. This role involves managing multi-million-dollar contracts and enhancing contractor performance while ensuring compliance with project delivery standards. Candidates should possess a tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field, alongside strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to well-being and collaboration within the team.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure maintenance contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation abilities.
• Financial management expertise, including forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Integrated Delivery Contract for your region.
• Drive contractor performance and ensure compliance.
• Oversee contract administration and programme delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Asset management

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or related field

Job description

A national transport agency is looking for a Contract Management Specialist in Canterbury. This role involves managing multi-million-dollar contracts and enhancing contractor performance while ensuring compliance with project delivery standards. Candidates should possess a tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field, alongside strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to well-being and collaboration within the team.