Energy Contracts Manager – Transmission Projects (Hybrid)

Vanrath; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced holidays

Job summary

VANRATH is recruiting a Contracts Manager (Energy) for a key organisation within Northern Ireland's energy infrastructure. The role sits in the Networks team, handling connection contracts for major projects connecting to the transmission system.

The successful candidate will work with customers, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver a high-quality connection process and help shape connection and charging policy. Permanent, full time with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Degree in a business, technical or legal discipline with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.
• Strong customer and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Project management or contract management experience desirable.
• Experience within a regulated utility environment and/or understanding of the electricity industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex connection projects, acting as the key contact for customers connecting to the transmission system.
• Prepare and manage Connection Offers, TUoS offers and Connection Agreements.
• Monitor contractual compliance across all parties.
• Contribute to the development of connections and charging policies with external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with network operators, regulators and government departments.
• Prepare and present papers for senior management and external audiences.
• Drive continuous improvement of contracts and processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Contract management

Energy industry knowledge

Education

Degree in business/technical/legal discipline

Job description

VANRATH is recruiting a Contracts Manager (Energy) for a key organisation within Northern Ireland's energy infrastructure. The role sits in the Networks team, handling connection contracts for major projects connecting to the transmission system.

The successful candidate will work with customers, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver a high-quality connection process and help shape connection and charging policy. Permanent, full time with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).