Contracts Manager - Renewables

Astute''s Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading Renewable Energy EPC in international solar and BESS to recruit a Contracts Manager for its UK arm of the business.

The Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to -75,000, plus a great benefits package too. I''m also open to hearing from those who prefer remote working as long as you can attend critical office meetings in the South, with site visits across the UK being a pre-requisite when required.

If you''re am EPC Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an organisation who''re at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Contracts Manager role

Reporting to the Project Management Lead you will:

• Be the lead when it comes to the management of EPC contracts, as well as other associated service and supply contracts
• Work in partnership with the legal and procurements professionals within the business to develop framework agreements with key suppliers
• Consider all aspects of risk management, be the lead with any contractual disputes, escalations and/or claims
• (Continue to) develop and maintain standards and processes for contract management across EPC projects including KPIs to monitor performance
• Mentor other staff within the business with contract management understanding and capability
• Look at continuous development of contracting strategy, ensuring projects are delivered with high quality and cost efficiency

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant engineering or legal discipline
• Experience in dealing with NEC and FIDIC contracts
• Demonstrable experience of satisfying any contractual disputes or claims
• Working technical knowledge of BESS or Solar is a huge advantage but not essential
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills

The Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:

• An excellent communicator and fluent in English with excellent writing skills too
• A genuine self-starter and a passion for Renewables
• A strong character with a great cultural fit to a larger SME sized business

Salary and benefits of the Contracts Manager role

• Salary up to -75,000 depending on experience
• Bonus based on KPIs
• Private health cover
• Life insurance
• Laptop, phone and PPE
• Up to 6% employer pension
• 33 days holiday inc. BH

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government''s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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