Contract Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Contract Manager to lead the full lifecycle of contracts across our energy projects. You will draft, review, negotiate, and administer agreements with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

You will partner with project management, legal, sales, procurement, and operations to mitigate risk, manage amendments and terminations, and maintain rigorous contract records while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contract management.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of contracts.
• Ensure contracts comply with policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Serve as primary contact for contractual matters and resolve issues.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Support contract execution and project delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor performance, milestones, deliverables, and payment terms.
• Manage amendments, extensions, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Provide guidance and training on contractual obligations and risk management.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Survey

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or LPC/LLM desirable

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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Hitachi Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.