Senior Contracts Manager

The Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for a leading European renewable energy IPP, London, hybrid work. You will own the commercial and contractual position across major solar PV and BESS projects, guiding pre-contract negotiations through construction and completion.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Engineering and Finance to protect commercial interests, manage defects, variations, notices and disputes, and develop standard templates and governance

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience managing and negotiating construction contracts.
• Experience with EPC contracts and/or major infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC and English law contractual principles.
• Strong understanding of claims, variations, EOTs, LDs, notices and contractual time bars.
• Experience negotiating with EPC contractors, suppliers and O&M counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual negotiation of EPC, grid works, BESS supply, module supply and O&M/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

EPC contracts

Construction contracts

FIDIC

English law

Claims management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager – Renewable Energy

London | Hybrid

We are working exclusively with a leading European renewable energy IPP specialising in the development, construction and operation of large-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects.

With a multi-GW portfolio spanning the UK and Europe, the business is playing a significant role in the energy transition and has the backing of a major global investment platform.

As the business continues to expand its portfolio, they are looking to appoint a Senior Contracts Manager to take ownership of the commercial and contractual position across major renewable energy projects.

The Opportunity

This is a broad, hands-on contracts role covering the full project lifecycle — from pre-contract negotiations through construction, commissioning and completion.

You'll work closely with Procurement, Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance and Asset Management to ensure projects are commercially protected and contractual obligations are effectively managed.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual negotiation of EPC, grid works, BESS supply, module supply and O&M/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 evidenceManage 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

What we're looking for

We're keen to speak with experienced contracts and commercial professionals who have worked on major construction, infrastructure, energy or renewable energy projects.

Ideally, you'll have:

• 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
• Strong understanding of claims, variations, EOTs, LDs, notices and contractual time bars
• Experience negotiating with EPC contractors, suppliers and O&M counterparties
• The ability to understand both the contractual and commercial implications of project issues
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience managing contractual risk and resolving claims commercially
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness, including cost and claims exposure

Experience within solar PV, BESS, renewable energy, power generation, utilities or major infrastructure would be highly advantageous.

A background in law, quantity surveying, engineering, commercial management or contracts management would be relevant.