Senior Contract Manager WTG

Inch Cape Offshore Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Senior Contract Manager for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. You will manage key commercial aspects, including oversight of turbine supply and installation agreements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in contract management, excellent negotiation skills, and a degree in Law, Business, or Engineering. This position offers flexible working hours and requires some travel to Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in contract management or commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC, BIMCO, and other contractual frameworks.
• Direct experience managing turbine supply agreements and vessel charter contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contract management of the Turbine Supply Agreement.
• Manage the Charter Party Agreement for the WTG Installation Vessel.
• Administer the pre-assembly port lease and services contracts.
• Act as the main contact for contractual matters within the WTG Package.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Risk management capabilities

Education

Degree in Law, Business, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Is this your chance to join the team constructing one of Scotland's largest offshore wind farms?

Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm

Inch Cape is a 1080MW offshore wind farm situated 15km from the Angus coast in the North Sea. The power it generates will be transmitted 85 kilometres to a new substation at Cockenzie, in East Lothian from where it will enter the national transmission system. Inch Cape is a more than £3 billion infrastructure project that will make a significant contribution to the UK’s carbon emissions reduction targets. Once complete its 72 turbines will generate enough electricity to power almost half the homes in Scotland.

Summary of Assignment:

The Senior Contract Manager – WTG Package will be responsible for managing key commercial and contractual aspects of the WTG Package for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, currently in the construction phase. This includes the administration and oversight of the Turbine Supply Agreement, Charter Party Agreement for the WTG Installation Vessel, and the Pre-Assembly Port Lease and Services Agreements. The role requires strong contractual knowledge, negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity management within a complex, multi-contract package.

Travels required: Mainly WFH with some travels to the Edinburgh office for meetings as and when required (around 2 -3 days a month)

Main office: Ground Floor New Clarendon 114-116 George Street EH2 4LH, Edinburgh

Working hours: Flexible times - Monday to Friday - 7.5h a day (normally between 8am and 6pm)

Responsibilities

• Lead the contract management of the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA), ensuring compliance, timely deliverables, and alignment with project objectives.
• Manage the Charter Party Agreement for the WTG Installation Vessel, including commercial administration, change management, and coordination with marine logistics and vessel operations teams.
• Administer the pre-assembly port lease and services contracts, ensuring operational and contractual obligations are met by all parties.
• Act as the main point of contact for contractual matters within the WTG Package, liaising with legal, procurement, project controls, and engineering disciplines.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract amendments, variations, change orders, claims, and commercial correspondence.
• Support resolution of disputes or claims through negotiation or formal processes as required.
• Track and manage contract performance, payment schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide commercial reporting, risk analysis, and contract status updates to the WTG Package Director and Project Director.
• Ensure alignment with broader project contracting strategies and governance requirements.
• Participate in package-level risk and opportunity reviews and implement mitigation or value-enhancing strategies.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly in a start-up / build-up environment

Knowledge:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in contract management or commercial roles in large infrastructure or energy projects, preferably in offshore wind or marine construction.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC, BIMCO, and other relevant contractual frameworks.
• Direct experience managing turbine supply agreements and vessel charter contracts is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of offshore safety management systems and statutory requirements
• Familiarity with UK offshore wind regulatory framework (including G+ guidelines, HSE regulations, and Marine Management Organisation requirements)

Qualifications:

• Degree in Law, Business, Engineering or a related discipline

If you wish to make a big impact in renewables and being involved in this innovative project do not hesitate to apply.

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Any questions please reach out to Oscar Martos HR team at Inch Cape offshore wind

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