Contracts Manager

Anderselite; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy distribution firm in Stevenage is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee HV Cabling projects. This role involves managing project lifecycles and working closely with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in capital delivery programmes and strong leadership skills. A degree in engineering is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in large capital delivery programmes.
• Understanding of engineering policy, procedure, and legislation.
• Ability to lead a team and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of HV Cabling projects.
• Support the project delivery team and represent the company in client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and legislation.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

HV power engineering experience

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering

NEBOSH Safety Management qualification

Job description

Contracts Manager Energy Distribution East England Up to GBP90,000 salary

My client provides an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.
This role will be within the Distribution and connections division. As one of the largest Independent Connection Providers (ICP s) in the UK, they support distribution network operations across infrastructure.

Their team installs and maintains distribution networks and ensures reliable connections for customers. carrying out electrical planned work, customer connections and network reinforcement.

Are you ready to take on the challenge of managing the delivery of HV Cabling projects in the East of England for UKPN?

As a Contracts Manager, youll oversee the entire lifecycle of projects, from the initial design and development stages to the successful completion of site delivery.

What will you be doing?
Youll support the project delivery team, represent the company in client meetings, and provide commercial support.
Youll track and demonstrate progress through project stages, contribute to project governance, and assist in scoping, pricing, and creating project delivery programmes.
Compliance with procedures and legislation is key, encouraging innovation and cost-effective methods.
Working with the estimating team on tender processes is also a key part of the role.

Candidate Essentials
• 5+ years in large capital delivery programmes
• Understanding of engineering policy, procedure, and legislation
• Ability to lead a team and build client relationships
• Develop processes to improve outputs and measure success
• HV power engineering/cabling experience, HNC/Degree in Engineering, or NEBOSH Safety Management qualification preferred but not required
• Full UK Drivers Licence as some travel will be required