Engineering Contract Manager - Energy Projects (m/f)

Grupo Elecnor; Paisley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grupo Elecnor is seeking a Contract Manager to join the Contract Management team within its Energy Division. You will analyze and manage contracts during bidding and execution, lead negotiations, and ensure terms align with Elecnor's risk profiles.

Responsibilities include coordinating with technical and production teams, clients and suppliers, maintaining up-to-date documentation, and supporting cross-departmental risk assessments and audits. UK travel is required for this role.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in contract management, specifically with NEC contracts.
• Industrial/Mechanical/Energy or Civil Engineering background preferred.
• Willingness to travel to the UK.
• Strong negotiation and risk management experience in project execution.
• Fluent in English (C1 level mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Analysis and management of contracts during bidding and execution phases.
• Lead negotiations and ensure terms align with risk profiles.
• Interface with technical, production teams and clients.
• Maintain documentation and manage relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Monitor contracts, participate in stakeholder meetings, drafting reports, and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with Legal, Administration, and Insurance departments.

Skills

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

English proficiency

Education

University degree

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.