EV Infrastructure Contracts Lead

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Pension & private medical

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work discounts

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to join its specialist infrastructure team delivering complex projects with a focus on EV charging infrastructure and secure public-sector sites.

You will oversee contractual and commercial aspects across multiple projects, ensuring compliance, risk management and timely delivery, while supporting bids and maintaining key client relationships. Strong NEC knowledge and security clearance are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as Contracts Manager or in a similar role.
• Experience within M&E, electrical infrastructure, EV charging, construction, civil engineering or related technical sector.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance for relevant projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual aspects of projects from award through to completion.
• Review, negotiate and administer contracts, subcontracts and related agreements.
• Ensure contractual obligations, client requirements and company policies are met.
• Provide contractual advice and support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance, variations, change control and potential claims.
• Identify contractual, commercial and delivery risks and implement appropriate mitigation.
• Maintain accurate contractual records, documentation and reporting.
• Report on contractual risks, opportunities and financial performance to senior management.
• Support the preparation of tenders, bids and framework opportunities.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance requirements are reflected within contractual arrangements.
• Manage confidential and commercially sensitive information appropriately.
• Support continuous improvement across contract management processes and project delivery.
• Work collaboratively across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree / HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Linear Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to join its specialist infrastructure team delivering complex projects with a focus on EV charging infrastructure and secure public-sector sites.

You will oversee contractual and commercial aspects across multiple projects, ensuring compliance, risk management and timely delivery, while supporting bids and maintaining key client relationships. Strong NEC knowledge and security clearance are highly desirable.