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Professional training course · CON-012
Subcontract Management
Main contractors depend on subcontractors for much of the work on projects. Effective subcontract management controls cost, quality, schedule and safety while managing…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 6Cities
- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Main contractors depend on subcontractors for much of the work on projects. Effective subcontract management controls cost, quality, schedule and safety while managing back-to-back risk.
This LLMI course covers subcontract strategy, selection, back-to-back terms, subcontract documents, mobilisation, coordination, payments and retentions, variations and claims, performance and close-out. Participants manage subcontract scenarios.
Course Objectives
Develop subcontracting strategies
Select and appoint subcontractors
Align back-to-back terms with main contracts
Coordinate and manage subcontractor performance
Manage payments, variations and claims
Close out subcontracts
Target Audience
Commercial and contract managers
Project managers
Quantity surveyors
Procurement staff in contracting firms
Site managers
Subcontractors
Course Methodology
Case studies
Contract review exercises
Scenario workshops
Group discussions
Planning
Course outline
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1Day 1: Subcontracting Strategy
- Why subcontract
- Packaging
- Risk
- Market
- Exercise: Package plan
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2Day 2: Selection and Terms
- Tendering
- Evaluation
- Back-to-back terms
- Subcontract forms
- Workshop: Terms review
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3Day 3: Mobilisation and Coordination
- Mobilisation
- Interfaces
- Programme
- Safety
- Exercise: Coordination plan
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4Day 4: Payments and Changes
- Payments and retentions
- Variations
- Claims
- Disputes
- Case study: Subcontract dispute
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5Day 5: Performance and Close-Out
- Performance management
- Defects
- Final accounts
- Evaluation
- Capstone: Subcontract management plan
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Subcontract Management course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Subcontract Management course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Vienna. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, Barcelona, London, Munich, Amsterdam, Istanbul.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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