Contracts and Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Contract and Commercial Manager in Glasgow. The role involves managing contracts, overseeing claims, and supporting project delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract management within large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in construction phases of large-scale projects.
• Experience with multi-contract structures, especially in renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate contracts, oversee variation orders and claims.
• Supervise Project Managers during the delivery phase.
• Act as primary commercial contact for contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Contract Management

Claims Management

Negotiation

FIDIC

NEC

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Our client has an important presence in the UK and international renewable energy sector, currently backed by globally recognized infrastructure investors. With a portfolio exceeding 660 MW across several ready-to-build sites, including both solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS), the company currently holds the largest co-located solar and storage portfolio in the UK.

The company is entering a significant build-out phase, with the first projects set to start in Q1 2025. They currently have an ambitious and vibrant team in their HQ in Glasgow, full of entrepreneurial and motivated individuals. To support this momentum, they are currently seeking to strengthen their delivery team with a Contract and Commercial Manager to be based in Glasgow.

You

You will ideally come from a quantity surveying, commercial or contract management background, with at least 10 years of experience in the construction phases of large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects. Experience with contract management, variation orders, and claims is required.

You will be confident working across both FIDIC and NEC contract frameworks and have experience with multi-contract structures, a plus if within solar PV, BESS, and Balance of Plant (BoP) projects.

Main responsibilities will be:

• Contractual & Claims Management: focusing on the contractual and claims aspects of project delivery, including managing and negotiating contracts, issuing notices, and maintaining accurate records. You will also oversee variation orders and claims related to both time and cost matters while ensuring dispute avoidance and resolution processes are effectively managed.
• Contract Handover: Manage the handover of contracts from pre-construction to construction, ensuring clear commercial understanding and alignment between teams.
• Project Support: Supervise and support the Project Managers during the delivery phase, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the contracts.
• Commercial Point of Contact: Act as the primary commercial point of contact for contractors, suppliers, and legal support, ensuring that all contractual matters are addressed efficiently.
• Tendering & Procurement: Draft and review tender documentation, lead contractor negotiations, and select bidders.

Who are we?

Anzurra is an Executive Search and Talent Consultancy specialised in Commercial, Contract Management & Legal.

We work in-house with ambitious companies across the construction, infrastructure, and real estate markets, helping them to hire and retain market-leading talent.

With offices in both London and Copenhagen, Anzurra works globally, providing embedded, on-demand, and flexible recruitment solutions that help you scale to your potential.

As experts in recruitment, executive search, and talent advisory, we help power high-performing teams across the following sectors:

Legal ǀ Construction ǀ Finance ǀ Real Estate ǀ Renewable Energy

Contact Us

For further information please reach out to Francesca Indelicato (Talent Consultant) at [e-mail] or John Murphy (Director)