The Managing Contractors, Subcontractors and Construction Supply Chains Training Course by The British Academy For Training and Development provides practical knowledge and professional skills for effective Contractor Management across construction and civil engineering projects. The course focuses on managing contractors and subcontractors, procurement processes, contract administration, supplier performance, risk management, and supply chain coordination.

Designed within the Construction and Civil Engineering Training Course specialisation and the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category, this programme explores strategies for improving contractor relationships, controlling project costs, monitoring performance, and maintaining quality, safety, and delivery standards. Participants will learn how to strengthen supply chain efficiency and manage contractual responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and best practices of Contractor Management.
• Develop effective strategies for managing contractors and subcontractors.
• Improve procurement planning and supplier selection processes.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance against agreed standards.
• Understand key construction contracts, obligations, and responsibilities.
• Manage contractor risks, disputes, variations, and performance issues.
• Strengthen communication and coordination across construction supply chains.
• Apply effective quality, cost, schedule, and safety monitoring techniques.
• Improve supply chain resilience and operational efficiency.
• Develop practical approaches to contractor evaluation and continuous improvement.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Construction and Civil Engineering Managers
• Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Contracts and Commercial Managers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Contractor and Subcontractor Managers
• Construction Supervisors and Site Managers
• Quantity Surveyors and Cost Engineers
• Engineering Maintenance and Operations Professionals
• Facilities and Asset Management Professionals
• Procurement Officers and Contract Administrators
• Professionals responsible for construction project delivery and supplier relationships

Module 1: Fundamentals of Contractor Management

• Principles of effective Contractor Management
• Contractor roles and responsibilities
• Contractor lifecycle management
• Establishing clear performance expectations
• Contractor governance and accountability

Module 2: Managing Subcontractors in Construction

• Subcontractor selection and engagement
• Defining scopes of work and responsibilities
• Subcontractor coordination and supervision
• Managing subcontractor performance
• Addressing subcontractor risks and disputes

Module 3: Construction Procurement Strategies

• Procurement principles and planning
• Procurement methods and sourcing strategies
• Supplier prequalification and evaluation
• Tendering and bid evaluation
• Cost, quality, and value considerations in procurement

Module 4: Contracts and Contract Administration

• Types of construction contracts
• Key contractual terms and obligations
• Contract administration processes
• Variations, claims, and extensions of time
• Contract compliance and documentation

Module 5: Supplier Performance Management

• Establishing supplier performance indicators
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• Quality and delivery assessment
• Corrective and preventive actions
• Continuous supplier improvement

Module 6: Construction Supply Chain Management

• Supply chain structure and coordination
• Material and equipment procurement
• Logistics and delivery management
• Supply chain risks and disruptions
• Building resilient construction supply chains

Module 7: Contractor Risk, Quality and Safety Management

• Identifying contractor-related risks
• Risk allocation and mitigation
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Contractor health and safety responsibilities
• Auditing, inspections, and compliance monitoring

Module 8: Communication, Dispute Resolution and Relationship Management

• Effective contractor communication
• Managing stakeholder expectations
• Negotiation techniques
• Preventing and resolving construction disputes
• Building productive long-term contractor relationships

Module 9: Performance Improvement and Best Practices

• Contractor performance reviews
• Benchmarking and performance improvement
• Digital tools for contractor management
• Supply chain optimisation
• Developing effective Contractor Management frameworks