Engineering Contract Manager - Energy Projects (m/f)

Grupo Elecnor; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Career growth

Flexible compensation

Glasgow location

Job summary

Elecnor is seeking a Contract Manager to join the Contract Management team within Elecnor’s Energy Division in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on analysis and management of contracts during bidding and execution, balancing risk and value for large-scale projects.

You will lead negotiations with clients and suppliers, coordinate with technical, legal, and insurance teams, and ensure accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Energy or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years in contract management, with NEC contracts.
• Full availability to travel to the UK.
• Fluent English (C1 level) and strong negotiation/risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage contracts during bidding and execution, including risk analysis.
• Lead negotiations with clients and suppliers and ensure terms align with risk profiles.
• Coordinate contract matters with technical teams, production teams, and stakeholders.
• Monitor contracts, draft reports, and manage claims and correspondence.
• Collaborate with Legal, Administration, and Insurance departments across regions.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Energy or Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

We are looking for a Contract Manager to join the Contract Management team within Elecnor’s Energy Division.

Roles and Responsibilities

Core Responsibility: Analysis and management of contracts during both the bidding and execution phases. This includes risk analysis, leading negotiations, and ensuring contract terms and conditions align with Elecnor’s acceptable risk profiles.

Key Functions:

• Manage contractual matters directly with technical teams, production teams, and clients.
• Ensure the correct interpretation of complex contracts and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Apply contractual terms, maintain up-to-date documentation, and manage relationships with both clients and suppliers.
• Daily Activities: Contract monitoring, stakeholder meetings, drafting reports, formal correspondence, claims management, risk analysis, and audit support.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with regional branches managing active projects, as well as Legal, Administration, and Insurance departments.

Candidate Profile

• Education: University degree, preferably in Industrial, Mechanical, Energy, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience: More than 5 years of experience in contract management, specifically with NEC contracts.
• Mobility: Full availability to travel to the UK.
• Knowledge & Skills: Hands-on experience in the project execution phase, negotiation, risk assessment/management, and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Competencies: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and professional fluency in English (C1 level is mandatory).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Permanent contract
• Professional stability and opportunities for career growth.
• Flexible Compensation Plan: Tax savings on meals, transport, childcare, health insurance, etc.
• Location: Glasgow Office
• Impact: The opportunity to work on large-scale engineering and construction projects.