Contracts Manager - Utility-Scale Solar and Storage Projects | Nationwide

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee utility-scale solar and storage projects across the UK. This role involves managing construction plans, budgets, and supplier negotiations while ensuring project completion and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have prior experience in similar roles, ideally with knowledge in electrical projects and strong skills in communication and project management.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a similar role.
• Experience on electrical projects would be an advantage.
• Experience of managing large construction/infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage programme and construction plans.
• Coordinate project budgets and construction quantities.
• Identify and negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction project management

Microsoft Office

Education

HND or degree qualification in construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

With the UK government's ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK aims to recruit, train, and place professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry. Solar Careers UK is a division of Solar Energy UK, the trade association representing over 425 solar businesses across the country. We assist with recruitment of full-time, permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom and connect applicants to live vacancies in Contracts Manager - Utility-Scale Solar and Storage Projects Nationwide, providing guidance on the qualifications and training needed to pursue a career in the solar sector. This role presents a unique opportunity to join a leading renewable energy developer and provider of expert services into the renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage programme and construction plans
• Establish and coordinate project budgets, cost plan and construction quantities, with the quantity surveyor
• Identify, engage and negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors
• Negotiate and establish contracts for delivery of services, as required to execute the construction works to meet program and budget
• Maintain and monitor robust cost control and programme
• Attend regular general site and specific works package/contractor meetings to control works
• Manage variations and change across all works packages with the QS team
• See all aspects of project budget, programme, and quality/Health & Safety through to completion of works and closure of all work packages

Requirements

• Applicants must have previous work experience in a similar role
• Experience on electrical projects would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills and use of Microsoft Office
• Experience with Microsoft Project would be desirable but not essential
• Experience of managing large construction/infrastructure projects
• HND or degree qualification in construction, or similar equal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Here at Solar Careers UK we look forward to receiving your application as a first step toward joining our vibrant solar industry. If you'd like to learn more right away, visit solarcareersuk.org for information on jobs, training, suitable qualifications, events and video case studies. Follow Solar Careers UK on LinkedIn for more updates.