Contract Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited in Birmingham seeks an experienced Contract Manager to manage the full lifecycle of contracts across our energy sector operations. You will work with project management, legal, sales, procurement, and operations to ensure compliant, timely contract execution and favorable commercial outcomes.

The role requires at least 5 years in contract management, a strong grasp of contract law, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quantity Survey, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree and/or professional legal qualification (LPC, LLM) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contract management, preferably in energy/infra sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of contracts with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure contracts comply with policies, legal requirements, and standards.
• Serve as primary contact for contractual matters and resolve issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks.
• Support successful contract execution and project delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, and payment terms; manage amendments and renewals.
• Maintain contract records and provide guidance on obligations and risk management.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or professional qualification (LPC, LLM) desirable

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0142057

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contract Manager to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and project objectives across our energy sector operations. You will act as a key business partner, working closely with project management, legal, sales, procurement, and operational teams to ensure effective contract execution, risk mitigation, and commercial success throughout the project lifecycle.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of contracts, including sales, procurement, service, and partnership agreements with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all contracts comply with Hitachi Energy policies, legal requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters, providing interpretation of contract terms and resolving contractual issues and disputes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, implementing strategies to protect the company's commercial and legal interests.
• Partner with project managers, legal counsel, sales, and procurement teams to support successful contract execution and project delivery.
• Monitor contract performance, milestones, deliverables, and payment terms, identifying and addressing potential deviations.
• Manage contract amendments, extensions, renewals, and terminations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate contract records and ensure all documentation is properly stored and accessible.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk management, and best practices.
• Support the continuous improvement of contract management processes, systems, and tools.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Survey , Law, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• Master's degree and/or professional legal qualification (e.g., LPC, LLM) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contract management, preferably within the energy, infrastructure, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms and conditions, and relevant industry regulations.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative technologies and services across the value chain. Join us and be part of a global team that is shaping the future of energy while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace.

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