Secondment - Greater Gabbard Contract Manager

RWE; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. in Lowestoft is seeking a Contract Manager to cover maternity leave through July 2027, with options for full-time or 24 hours per week part-time.

You will become the onsite LTSA expert, be the first contact for contractual queries, and support the operations team in managing contracts and providers, including monthly reports, KPI management, invoicing, and variations. The role requires a relevant qualification, tender writing skill, negotiation ability, and IT

Qualifications

• Qualified in contract, procurement, project management or engineering, or equivalent background.
• Experience in tender or scope of work writing.
• Strong negotiation and settlement abilities.
• Proficient with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the onsite LTSA expert and primary point of contact for contract queries.
• Deliver LTSA monthly reports and manage KPI reporting.
• Handle LTSA invoicing and supplementary service invoices.
• Lead monthly contract meetings with suppliers and manage variations.
• Input to budget planning and support Operations Manager and Shift Supervisors.

Skills

Contract management

Tender writing

Negotiation

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

Contract/procurement/project management or engineering qualification

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time (24 hours / week), Secondment (11 months)

We are looking for a Contract Manager to provide maternity leave cover until July 2027 (potential to be extended) to support RWE’s Greater Gabbard Windfarm in Lowestoft.

The Contract Manager’s purpose is to ensure the deliverables for the Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) are met by the RWE Operations Team. Managing routine contractual aspects such as LTSA reports, Supplementary Services Requests, Invoicing & Requests for Information etc. Be the key contact for the customer in contractual queries and assist the operational team in managing operational support contractors.

About the role

• Become the onsite LTSA expert, becoming the first point of contact for the customer for contractual queries and provide advice and guidance to the RWE operations team in all contractual matters.
• Deliver key aspects of the LTSA contract such as:
  • Creating the Monthly Report.
  • Managing key contractual KPI’s.
  • Managing LTSA quarterly invoicing plus any supplementary service invoices.
• Support Operational Contract Management:
  • Ensure temporary resources are employed & onboarded in conjunction with RWE standards working with the ops team and procurement.
  • Enact the role of contract officer for all operational contracts onsite, supporting the operations team.
  • Lead monthly contract meetings with suppliers.
  • Manage variations and tender activities as required with the ops team and procurement.
• Provide input to the budget planning process.
• Support Operations Manager & Shift Supervisors in completion of their Primary Roles.

Job requirements and experience

• A suitable Contract, procurement, project management or engineering qualification &/OR Extensive background in Contract Management.
• Tender or Scope of Work writing skills.
• Advanced communication skills, including negotiation and settlement skills.
• Proficient at using IT systems.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. If you are applying for a part-time position, please include a brief cover note with your application outlining your preferred working hours.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.