EPC Contracts Manager

Belectric Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£70,000 per annum

Eligible for company bonus scheme

Private company pension scheme

Full private health cover

Life insurance cover x 4 annual salary

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Perkbox account

Job summary

Belectric Inc. is looking for a full-time Contract Manager located in Brinkworth, England. The successful candidate will oversee contract management for solar PV and battery storage projects, leading project teams in EPC contracts management while ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires strong relationship-building skills, extensive experience in contract management, and a relevant degree. Belectric Inc. values commitment to renewable energy and offers competitive benefits including a salary of £70,000 per annum and private health cover.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Contract and Claim Management within construction.
• Strong understanding of contract formats and negotiation, particularly NEC and FIDIC.
• Familiarity with English contract law.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management for solar PV and battery projects.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage EPC project contracts.
• Support teams in contractual disputes and risk management.

Skills

Contract management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Project management

Understanding of EPC matters

Knowledge of solar PV

Education

Degree in engineering, commercial or legal discipline

Job description

Full-time, Brinkworth, Commercial Project Management

Your Tasks

To provide contract management services to support the delivery of solar PV & battery storage projects in the UK.

• Take lead within Belectric UK project teams for development and management of EPC contracts and associated supply or service subcontracts.
• Support sales and project teams with contract management capability and understanding.
• Application of a robust contracting strategy to ensure projects are delivered to high quality, on time and within budget.
• Prepare, review, negotiate and manage contracts regarding all requirements and obligations of an EPC project including scope, timeline, costs, communication and documentation.
• Management of amendments, variations and claims including identification and evaluation of project events and project facts.
• Support project teams in all contractual matters including risk management, contractual disputes/escalations, and claims as well as contractual communication.
• Develop and maintain standards and processes for contract management across EPC projects including KPIs to monitor performance.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and key suppliers.
• Cross‑functional strong internal cooperation with key departments like sales, procurement, engineering, commercial, project management and legal.

Your profile

• Confident in developing strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors and internally.
• Self‑starter with commitment to self‑development and passion for renewable energy.
• Desire to work cross‑functional in an international company.
• Comfortable with travel and overnight stays - 5‑10% of the time.
• Degree in relevant engineering, commercial or legal discipline.
• Extensive relevant professional experience in Contract and Claim Management in Mid to Large Scale Construction project.
• Strong understanding of contract and project matters in an EPC environment.
• Previous experience of managing contractual issues from escalation, claims disputes, mediation and through to resolution.
• Comfortable with working with bespoke contracts for different clients.
• Experience of negotiating agreements with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with English contract law and experience of EPC/engineering/building contract management essential and within solar PV and battery storage markets.
• Strong understanding of typical contract formats used in EPC business and associated contract negotiation experience, particularly with NEC and FIDIC.
• Existing network of industry contacts.
• Working technical knowledge of solar PV and/or battery storage.

Who we are

BELECTRIC Solar Ltd. was established in the UK in 2010 and has grown to become one of the leading system integrators as well as EPC and O&M service providers in the United Kingdom. It is part of Belectric GmBH which is one of the world’s leading solar energy companies. We are proud members of the Elevion Group and thus have a financially strong parent company at our side.

This development has largely been a result of longevity, quality, and commitment to delivering customised solutions. Utilities, energy companies, developers, investment funds and banks across the country turn to BELECTRIC UK to deliver technical excellence in a consultative and clear manner – from early‑stage development right through to operating stage. Our customers can rely on our UK team to deliver turnkey projects to the highest quality. In addition to providing operations and maintenance to all projects that we build, we are onboarding third‑party projects to our O&M portfolio. We provide the full range of electrical maintenance and site services in‑house to ensure that technical performance is translated into financial returns for our customers.

Ground‑mounted solar farms We are specialised in the design, construction and operation of large‑scale solar farms. After seven years of mainly focusing on O&M activities in the United Kingdom, BELECTRIC UK returned to the market as an EPC service provider with full force in 2022.

Operations & Maintenance Our O&M service offers solar and battery storage system operators an all‑in‑one solution to secure and improve their systems. The BELECTRIC UK team provides O&M services for more than 34 PV sites with a total installed capacity of more than 500 MWp throughout the country.

What we offer

• £70,000 per annum
• Eligible to participate in company bonus scheme
• Private company pension scheme – employer matched contributions up to 6%
• Full private health cover for you – family members can be included for an additional fee
• Life insurance cover x 4 annual salary
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Perkbox account – employee benefit scheme

Your way to us

Join a company that’s shaping the future of clean energy across the UK and Europe. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a dynamic, future‑focused industry, apply today! Apply today and help power the future with Belectric UK!

Sarah Morris
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