Contract Manager (Law) UK & Ireland

H-E Parts; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management efforts in Birmingham. This role requires a legal background and involves ensuring compliance with contract terms, managing risks, and enhancing team performance. You will work closely with various departments, contributing to the success of high-stakes projects in the energy sector. If you are analytical, hands-on, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a chance to grow your career while making a significant impact in the energy industry.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years in Contract Management for EPC energy projects.
• Experience with international contractual partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and claims according to internal standards.
• Review tender terms and develop contract strategy for the UK market.

Skills

Contract Management

Legal Analysis

Risk Management

Change Management

Claim Management

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0086981

Date Posted: 2025-04-16

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you ready to energize your career and take the technical lead? Join us as Contract Manager, with law as your core skillset and support our operation within the Business Unit High Voltage in Birmingham, UK. With an analytical, hands-on, and autonomous approach, you contribute to the successful performance of Contract Management during the tendering phase and project executions. Do you enjoy working in teams and enhancing their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position where you can work with different interfaces such as Sales, Supply Chain, and Project execution? If so, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note this position is of a hybrid nature (2/3 days office), with some limited travel in the UK & Ireland. Note we are unable to provide visa support for this position.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Ensures the portfolio of contracts in the business follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures.
• Reviews and comments on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions. Develops contract strategy for the UK market based on Hitachi Energy’s policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy taking into account risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
• Identifies the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule, and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of potential risk. Ensures timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in the portfolio of contracts (i.e., payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.). Attends Risk Review for the UK and is accountable to fulfill contracts Golden rules and to meet the highest contractual standards.
• Verifies that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding. Assesses the success of the contract and determines if there are any lessons learned for future contracting. Documents and communicates to all appropriate parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process.
• Analyses prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions, and conflicts, as work proceeds. Develops and implements risk mitigation and opportunity plans in concert with Project Manager and/or Sales Manager or FES Management.
• Performs the overall analysis of incoming claims (Customers, Suppliers/Subcontractors, and Consortium Partners), development of defense strategies, preparing response/correspondences, counterclaims, and related project claims strategies.
• Analyzes legal issues requested by local business units and local group functions and provides general contractual advice and support.
• Delivers contractual training; and is able to deal directly with internal clients and external parties.

Your Background

• Degree in law or equivalent.
• 3-6 Years in Contract Management functions and processes in project execution of EPC energy projects or similar industrial plants.
• Contract Managers with Site Contract Management experience of 2-3 years will be preferred.
• Experience in working within internationally staffed teams and with international contractual partners.
• Solid experience in change management, claim management, and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding proposal stage and/or project execution.
• Behavior and dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct).
• Systematic and structured work style.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. You'll have opportunities to grow and develop your skills, working on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of energy!

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.