Senior Contracts Lead - Renewable Energy Projects (EPC/BESS)

The Green Recruitment Company.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is working with a leading European renewable energy IPP specialising in solar PV and BESS projects across the UK and Europe. They are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to own the commercial and contractual position on major renewable projects.

This broad role covers the full project lifecycle—from pre-contract negotiations through construction, commissioning and completion. You will collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance and Asset

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience managing and negotiating construction contracts.
• Strong experience with EPC contracts and/or major infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC and English law contractual principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual negotiation of EPC, grid works, BESS supply, module supply and O&Ms/LTSA contracts.
• Develop negotiating positions, risk allocation and contractual strategies alongside internal stakeholders.
• Manage contracts from tender clarification through execution and into construction.
• Act as the key point of contractual advice on major project agreements.
• Manage variations, change orders, claims and extensions of time (EOT).
• Assess contractor entitlement, contractual notices and supporting evidence.
• Manage liquidated damages, performance guarantees, acceptance processes and warranties.
• Draft and manage formal contractual notices, reservations of rights and correspondence.
• Maintain claims, variations, obligations and key-date registers.
• Monitor contractual and commercial exposure, including forecast final cost and claims exposure.
• Support the resolution of disputes, including mediation and adjudication where required.
• Work with external legal counsel, lenders' advisers and other project stakeholders.
• Help develop contracts processes, templates, governance and best practice across the business.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial awareness

EPC contracts

FIDIC

Risk assessment

Dispute resolution

Contract administration

Legal liaison

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is working with a leading European renewable energy IPP specialising in solar PV and BESS projects across the UK and Europe. They are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to own the commercial and contractual position on major renewable projects.

This broad role covers the full project lifecycle—from pre-contract negotiations through construction, commissioning and completion. You will collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance and Asset