Construction Subcontract Engineer

• Type: Contract
• Job #17184
• 05/11/2026

Construction Subcontract Engineer (Contract)

Location: Talacre, United Kingdom (On-site)
Contract: Outside IR35 | Full-time (5.5 days/week) | ~40 hrs/week
Rate: £600/day (all-in)
Start: 5 Nov 2026 (ASAP / once a suitable candidate is identified)
End date (current forecast): 5 Nov 2027
Sector: Renewables / Energy Transition (Liverpool Bay - Decommissioning & Carbon Capture & Storage)

Overview

UTM Consultants is looking for a Constuction Subcontract Engineer for a global engineering and construction leader supporting major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. We're supporting the ENI Liverpool Bay Project (Decommissioning & CCS) and are seeking a Construction Subcontract Engineer to work closely with the Subcontract Manager, helping drive robust subcontract administration, progress/payment validation, change management, and close-out across key construction scopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure subcontract administration procedures are implemented and followed across subcontractors
• Draft and manage formal correspondence (letters/notices) with subcontractors and coordinate responses
• Monitor subcontractor performance, progress, and contractual compliance
• Review/validate subcontractor progress payments and supporting documentation
• Support identification and management of variations/claims and impacts to programme and cost forecasts
• Review site queries/instructions/deviation requests; assess cost impact and support negotiations
• Manage extra works, unit rates, claims, back-charges, liquidated damages, and subcontract close-out
• Support change management and forecast analysis activities
• Support completion certification processes
• Maintain contract/price list configuration and revisions within the Work Progress Management System
• Guide subcontractors on submission of progress, new prices, and change orders (incl. back-up docs)
• Check alignment between physical progress and economic progress; report to Subcontract Manager

Requirements / Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role (Quantity Surveyor / subcontract administration / commercial support) within Oil & Gas or Energy
• Onshore construction experience is mandatory (offshore experience is a plus)
• Comfortable with progress measurement, payment validation, and change/claims support on large projects
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills with subcontractors