Field Operations Technical Contract Advisor reference: r22502enGB

As we continue to Modernise Asset Management this Area role will support the programming, commercial and technical management of suppliers who deliver our revenue maintenance activities, whilst strengthening technical skills and assurance of our Field Operations Teams. Reporting directly to the Field Team Leader, you will need to build strong working relationships with the Local Delivery Lead, Asset Performance teams and framework suppliers to develop and deliver an optimised programme of low risk or specialist activities to be delivered by our suppliers.Duties will include: • Reviewing the annual works programme with others to optimise delivery, whilst ensuring our assets reduce flood risk to the communities they protect.• Reviewing and developing existing contract arrangements to ensure they meet future requirements. • Work with the field team leader to ensure the most efficient use of our field teams as they operate, respond and maintain assets.• Building good relationships, internally and externally.• Assessing the Health and Safety of our suppliers to ensure they deliver work to the high levels we expect.• Provide assurance skills, knowledge and experience of both internal and external delivery.• Provide monthly reporting on key information that will inform the business of this work. You’ll be confident, organised and able to demonstrate a great track record of delivering projects / programmes of work. Most importantly is your energy, enthusiasm and willingness to learn combined with excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills to build relationships. Knowledge and/or demonstrable experience of the following are essential:• A full driving licence.• Managing health, safety and wellbeing through on site management.• Familiar and competent in using Microsoft Office, willingness to learn our in-house systems.• Managing contractors and/or NEC contract management. • Knowledge and experience of Asset Management.• Ability to manage a programme of works.• HNC/HND with Contract and/or Construction Management Modules, or EA NVQ Level 4, or relevant technical qualification equivalent. Desirable:• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme • Formal contract management training with NEC4 or similar.• Experience in technical leadership or people management skills • Experience of Environment Agency project management