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

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects in the solar and battery storage industry. This role requires excellent project management skills and previous experience in a similar position. The successful candidate will need to manage budgets, engage with suppliers, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. A HND or degree in construction is required, along with excellent communication skills and flexibility for travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage programme and construction plans.
• Establish and coordinate project budgets.
• Manage variations and change across all works packages.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage projects

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

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 are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 43,000 new 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. Many of these companies specialise in delivering high-quality solar installations for domestic, commercial, and utility-scale projects. For the industry's most in-demand jobs, we have been asked to assist with the recruitment of full-time, permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom. By completing this application Solar Careers UK can help connect you to Contracts Manager - Utility-Scale Solar and Storage Projects Nationwide live job vacancies that match your skills and experience, and provide guidance on the qualifications and training needed to pursue your chosen 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

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for total management of multiple projects. Working with the construction team, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all members of their team fulfil the requirements, plan and complete works on budget, programme and complete all Quality Assurance and Health and Safety requirements.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, pro-active and conscientious and used to working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to tight deadlines as the project completion date is not negotiable.

The nature of this role requires flexibility for extensive travel from the office at London to our various sites and locations, with a requirement to occasionally stay away from home. A current British driving licence will be required.

Duties

• Establish and manage programme and construction plans;
• Establish and coordinate project budgets, cost plan and construction quantities, with the QS;
• 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 and to control works;
• Manage variations and change across all works packages with the QS team;
• See all aspects of project budget programme and quality/H&S 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 suite;
• The use of Microsoft Project, would be desirable but not essential;
• Previous 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.

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