Energy & O&M Contracts Manager (London)

Vital Energi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi in London is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of operation and maintenance contracts, ensuring contractual requirements and company policies are understood and applied across the team.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will develop and manage contracts through their lifecycle, lead a team of engineers, manage budgets, build client relationships, monitor performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager or similar managing multiple contracts.
• Experience with operation and maintenance in energy-related facilities is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance to meet contract requirements.
• Review and improve overall engineering operations.
• Manage scheduling, delivery, and service performance.
• Develop and manage contracts through their lifecycle.
• Build client relationships and report against KPIs.
• Manage contractor and supplier relationships and reporting.
• Monitor contract performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Promote contractual compliance across the business.
• Identify improvements and implement change plans.
• Lead and coach a team of engineers with regular reviews.
• Own contract budget and ensure delivery within targets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.
• Coordinate with planning teams to align work schedules.
• Propose improvements to systems and service delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Planning & scheduling

KPI reporting

Education

NVQ/HNC or equivalent in electrical or mechanical

Job description

Vital Energi in London is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of operation and maintenance contracts, ensuring contractual requirements and company policies are understood and applied across the team.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will develop and manage contracts through their lifecycle, lead a team of engineers, manage budgets, build client relationships, monitor performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in service