Contracts Lead - Hospital Construction

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Contracts Lead to lead the contract management function on a major health programme in the United Kingdom. The role supports the award and administration of NEC4 ECC contracts under the H2A Alliance, working with NHS Trusts through contract formation. It is a senior position for someone with a background in NEC4 ECC contract management and major programme delivery, ideally in alliance contracting environments.

What you will do

• Lead the contract formation process for NEC4 ECC call-offs, including due diligence, onboarding, and governance setup.
• Support the establishment of the Alliance and the ECC Contract Management operating strategy.
• Support Trusts in contract readiness and execution, ensuring alignment with alliance principles and programme objectives.
• Develop and implement contract management systems, tools such as Aconex, and critical documents to comply with contract and alliance requirements and provide consistent reporting across all alliance members.
• Define and manage performance regimes, including KPIs and intervention protocols.
• Act as the senior interface between the programme, Trusts, Contractors, and Cost/Project Managers on contractual matters during the establishment of the operating strategy.
• Assist with the onboarding strategy and then with the initial onboarding of alliance members.
• Deliver structured training where required on technical matters associated with the NEC4 ECC and/or alliance contracts.
• Support the development of the operational strategy for post-award contract management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and programme-level reporting and assurance.

What they are looking for

• Extensive experience in NEC4 ECC contract management.
• Proven track record in major programme delivery, ideally within alliance contracting environments.
• Experience in performance and incentive model development and implementation.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and contract governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex contractual interfaces.
• Health sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Other things to know

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and are to be adhered to where applicable.

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About Turner & Townsend

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