Commercial + Contracts Manager

iberdrola; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Commercial + Contracts Manager in Edinburgh. This role involves managing contracts for significant infrastructure projects, ensuring effective communication and strong stakeholder relationships. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and numerous benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract management, particularly in major infrastructure projects, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills.

Benefits

36 days leave

Pension scheme with company match

Share schemes

Health options

Life insurance

Financial wellbeing support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in major infrastructure construction contracts.
• Claims and dispute management experience.
• Contract management experience, preferably with FIDIC Silver Book.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract and commercial management activities.
• Establish and maintain strong contractual relationships.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and KPIs with EPC contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Influencing

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Commercial + Contracts Manager

Solicitar locations Reino Unido, Edimburgo posted on Publicado ayer time left to apply Fecha final: 29 de mayo de 2025 (Quedan 12 días para realizar la solicitud) job requisition id R-14817

Commercial and Contracts Manager (EGL1 & EGL4)

Edinburgh Park

Salary up to £86,500 per annum (D.O.E) plus up to 20% annual bonus, car allowance (£450pcm) and family healthcare cover.

Flexible Hybrid Working

Number of Positions: 2

Closing Date: 28 May 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. A significant proportion of this investment is associated with Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) and Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4), high voltage direct current (HVDC) links between Scotland and England. EGL1 links Torness (Scotland) and Hawthorn Pit (England); EGL4 links Westfield (Scotland) and Walpole (England). These projects, in partnership with National Grid Energy Networks, will enable transmission of up to 4GW of electricity, enough to power over 4 million homes.

The roles of Commercial and Contract Managers will be part of a multidisciplinary team managing these projects. There are 2 positions, each dedicated to one of the links. Responsibilities include managing contractual interfaces with contractors, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring project delivery.

The positions may require frequent travel across the UK and occasional travel within Europe. Candidates should be prepared to manage teams at different locations.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead contract and commercial management activities with support from QS, legal, and project teams.
• Establish and maintain strong contractual relationships, advise on procurement strategies.
• Coordinate with legal experts on contract awareness.
• Handle formal contract communications, claims, and disputes.
• Support reporting and project oversight.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and KPIs with EPC contractors.
• Identify lessons learned and implement improvements.
• Provide guidance on contract management to business users and QS teams.
• Influence project teams to focus on contractual matters.
• Conduct monthly project reviews for risk mitigation.
• Coordinate project workload and resources.
• Collaborate with management to address escalated contractual issues.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in major infrastructure construction contracts.
• Legal experience or close collaboration with legal experts.
• Claims and dispute management experience.
• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Contract management experience, preferably with FIDIC Silver Book.
• Leadership experience managing QS and contract teams.
• Knowledge of governance, control, and risk frameworks.
• Supply chain development and management experience.
• Strong influencing, interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of electricity network regulations.

What’s in it for you

Competitive salary, pension scheme with company match, and benefits including 36 days leave, share schemes, health options, life insurance, financial wellbeing support, and discounts.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of Iberdrola Group, investing over £10 billion into renewable energy infrastructure, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero goal by 2044. We value diversity, inclusion, and social purpose, offering career growth in a global organization.

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