Senior Contracts Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Potters Bar; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for Power Infrastructure (Substations). You will drive delivery of national projects, lead diverse teams, and ensure profitable, safe execution with strong client relationships. The role requires signing off on contracts and strategic risk control.

You will travel to project sites as required and work within NEC/JCT/FIDIC frameworks to optimise value while maintaining compliance and quality across a dynamic portfolio.

Qualificações

• Senior level construction/engineering leadership experience.
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT/FIDIC forms is essential.
• Proven governance and contractual controls across complex projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of multiple power and utility infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Provide leadership and coaching to project managers and site teams.
• Drive safety, quality and operational excellence across projects.
• Maintain client relationships and manage contractual obligations.
• Review contracts, manage change, and navigate risk for timely, profitable delivery.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and engineering teams to align delivery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and internal SHEQ requirements.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Contract management

Change management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

IOSH Managing Safely / SMSTS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Reference: Senior Contracts_1792508414
Posted: October 20, 2026

Senior Contracts Manager - Power Infrastructure (Substations)

Our client is a leading engineering and construction organisation delivering complex power infrastructure projects across the UK. Working on schemes ranging from high-voltage connections through to major transmission works, they support the development of critical energy networks that keep communities and businesses connected.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving the successful delivery of multiple projects from early planning through to completion. You will provide direction to project teams, strengthen client relationships, manage contractual obligations and ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple power and utility infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to Project Managers and site-based teams.
• Drive a positive culture focused on safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants and delivery partners.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring targets for cost, programme, quality and compliance are achieved.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier performance across complex project portfolios.
• Review contract documentation and ensure robust commercial controls are in place.
• Manage contractual communications, change management processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate claims, variations, extensions of time and final account settlements.
• Support tender reviews, bid submissions and pre-contract risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering and pre-construction teams to ensure delivery strategies are practical and commercially viable.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, industry standards and internal SHEQ requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement and promote best practice across the wider business.

Essential Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS or similar health and safety certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Oversee contract administration and governance across NEC, JCT and FIDIC forms of contract

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business.
• Long-term career progression within a growing organisation.
• Collaborative, high-performing environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to some of the UK's most complex energy and utility schemes.