Contract & Claims Manager

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international renewable energy business is seeking a Contracts & Claims Manager to join their UK commercial function. The ideal candidate will oversee all commercial and contractual activities across a diverse portfolio of EPC and O&M contracts. Responsibilities include managing contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and enhancing digital tools for contract management. The role offers opportunities to influence commercial strategy within a dynamic and growing organization, with significant project involvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing EPC and O&M contracts, ideally in solar PV or O&M.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency through digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle across EPC and O&M agreements.
• Oversee contract compliance and performance.
• Lead negotiations on settlements and claims.
• Collaborate with internal teams for project delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and improve commercial processes.
• Leverage digital tools for contract management.

Skills

Management of EPC and O&M contracts

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law or related discipline

Tools

Contract management systems

Digital workflows and analytics tools

Job description

London (Hybrid)
Renewables | Solar | Storage | EPC | O&M

Climate17 are delighted to be partnering with a leading international renewable energy business as they strengthen their UK commercial function with the appointment of a Contracts & Claims Manager. This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of the energy transition, supporting the delivery of large‑scale solar and storage projects across Europe.

The Opportunity

Sitting within the London office, the Contracts & Claims Manager will take ownership of all commercial, contractual, and claims‑related activity across a diverse portfolio of EPC, O&M, and supply contracts. You’ll act as a key interface between Project Management, Global Engineering and Technical Support (GETS), Supply Chain, Legal, Asset Management and O&M, ensuring contractual obligations are met, risks are mitigated, and commercial outcomes are optimised. This is a strategic role with a blend of contract expertise, stakeholder management, and digital capability – ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle across EPC and O&M agreements, from drafting and reviewing commercial provisions through to execution.
• Oversee contract compliance, performance, risk identification, and claims preparation.
• Lead negotiations on settlements and claims, ensuring commercially sound outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to align contractual frameworks with organisational objectives and support smooth project delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in commercial processes.
• Leverage digital and technical tools to enhance contract and claims management, including workflow automation, analytics dashboards, and integration with ERP and project management systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing EPC and O&M contracts, ideally within solar PV or O&M environments; BESS exposure is a strong advantage.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex contractual issues.
• Confident negotiator with excellent stakeholder and relationship management abilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to use contract management systems, digital workflows, and analytics tools to drive operational efficiency.

Why Apply?

Join an international renewable energy business where you will work on high‑impact projects, shape commercial strategy, and contribute directly to the performance of a growing asset portfolio. The role offers significant exposure, cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence how commercial and contractual processes evolve as the business scales.