Contracts & Claims Manager – Renewable Energy

Climate17; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international renewable energy business is seeking a Contracts & Claims Manager to oversee commercial and contractual activities for large-scale solar and storage projects across Europe. This strategic role requires expertise in managing EPC and O&M contracts, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with various internal departments to ensure compliance and optimal commercial outcomes, while leveraging digital tools to enhance processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing EPC and O&M contracts, ideally within solar PV or O&M environments.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex contractual issues.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle across EPC and O&M agreements.
• Oversee contract compliance, performance, risk identification, and claims preparation.
• Lead negotiations on settlements and claims.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Digital tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law or related discipline

Tools

Contract management systems

ERP and project management systems

Job description

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.