Senior Contracts Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client seeks a Senior Contracts Manager for power infrastructure projects across the UK. This leadership role will drive delivery from planning through completion, directing project teams and managing contractual obligations to ensure safety, profitability and on-time delivery.

You will oversee contract governance, change management and risk mitigation while collaborating with engineering and pre-construction teams to ensure viable delivery strategies.

Qualifications

• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS or similar health and safety certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple power and utility infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams.
• Drive safety, quality and operational excellence across projects.
• Build and maintain client, consultant and partner relationships.
• Review project performance against cost, programme and quality targets.

Skills

Project management

Safety compliance

Contract administration

Education

APM/PRINCE2 certification

Job description

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

• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• 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.