Contract Manager

National Grid; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract management for critical projects. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and managing financial performance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in quantity surveying or contract management, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. A competitive salary of £59,000 - £72,000 per annum along with performance bonuses and other benefits is offered. This role is hybrid with potential travel requirements.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying or contract management.
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC or bespoke contracts.
• Strong analytical skills to prepare reports and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors and contract analysts.
• Oversee budget creation and cost management.
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance of contracts.
• Provide insights on project financial performance.

Skills

Cost analysis

Programme evaluation

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, construction management or law

Job description

About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK’s transition to our net zero energy future. We operate a number of HVDC Interconnectors that connect the UK’s energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK.

As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we’re working on developing new projects to ensure that we are able to meet the UK’s future demands for greener energy solutions.

We are currently recruiting for x 2 Permanent, Full-time Contracts Managers and x1 12-month Fixed Term Contract to shape the Contracting approach to our LionLink Offshore Hybrid Asset project and the Future of IFA Project.

As a Contract Manager you’ll be advising various teams on best practice in Contract Management. You will also be supporting the development of our contract management maturity as we look to improve how we manage our supply chain across our portfolio, this will involve working on a wide range of inter-team and business improvement projects as part of your day‑to‑day role.

This role comes with direct line management as you will have a team of 1-2 Quantity Surveyors who are each supported by their own teams of Contract Analysts and administrators.

If you have working knowledge of standard form contracts (NEC, FIDIC and Bespoke) and also experience of leading others working in contract management within a construction or operational environment previously we would love to hear from you!

This role is hybrid and you can enjoy working from our office in Warwick or London and home, there also will also be travel to sites required within the role so you must have a full UK driving licence for this role.

What you’ll do

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors and contract analyst to deliver the supply chain approach and requirements
• Own the business process for the creation and management of budgets, cost control and financial governance
• Provide challenge and review of cost performance in identified strategic projects prior to contract award
• Ensure contract compliance and lead in providing quality assurance of contract performance
• Lead in providing independent reviews and advice on complex variations and compensation events and support the process of escalation and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Drive the development of reporting that helps to inform business decision making
• Provide support and data to various teams for any Board and/or regulatory reporting requirements

What you’ll need

• You will ideally have experience of cost analysis, programme evaluation, monitoring cost performance, as well as analysing and negotiating complex contracts, compensation events and variations.
• You will have the ability to prepare reports and collate information as well as presenting this in a concise manner for a range of stakeholders including senior leadership.
• 5 years minimum experience in quantity surveying, contract or commercial management
• Full UK driving licence
• Degree educated in quantity surveying, construction management or construction law (strongly desirable)

What you’ll get

A competitive salary between £59,000 - £72,000 per annum dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid Ventures is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

More Information

This role closes on 6th February 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.