Contracts Lead - Hospital Construction

To lead the establishment and delivery of the contract management function across a major health programme, supporting the award and administration of NEC4 ECC contracts under the H2A Alliance. This includes standing up systems, processes, and governance structures, supporting NHS Trusts through contract formation, and developing a robust performance regime aligned to programme objectives. Key role responsibilities Lead the contract formation process for NEC4 ECC call-offs, including due diligence, onboarding, and governance setup. Support the establishment of the Alliance and 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 (e.g. Aconex), and critical documents to comply with the contract and alliance requirements and provide for 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-awar