Senior Contracts Manager – Power & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

NES Group Ltd; South Mimms; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager (Operations) to oversee construction activities across multiple power-related projects in the UK. Hybrid work in Hertfordshire with senior leadership responsibilities, client liaison, and stringent governance.

You will lead Project Managers, ensure safety-first delivery, and manage complex contractual frameworks across major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of construction activities across multiple new connections or infrastructure projects, from design development through to construction and final handover.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Project Managers, including setting objectives, managing performance, and development pathways.
• Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, resolve escalations and drive customer satisfaction.
• Oversee subcontractor and supply chain performance, ensuring delivery quality, programme adherence, commercial compliance and safety-first approach.
• Review subcontract packages, supply chain appointments and consultant agreements.
• Maintain commercial governance, reporting and contract controls across projects; protect margin and cash flow.
• Lead administration of NEC, JCT, FIDIC contracts across multi-million-pound projects; manage notices and change controls.
• Manage claims, extensions of time, and final account negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure in-house engineering teams and supply partners adhere to SHEQ procedures and safety rules.
• Define construction strategy for 11kV to 400kV projects from design to commissioning; align with policies.
• Interface with pre-construction, design, and commercial teams for integrated delivery.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practice across Operations.
• Carry out pre-contract reviews and risk analysis; flag commercial and legal risks to legal team.
• Contribute to bids and tenders; ensure construction methods support competitive submissions.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure resource planning and capability meet business needs.
• Represent the business at client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Contract management

Risk analysis

Communication

Tendering

Health & safety

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Technology adoption

Travel willingness

APM/Prince2

IOSH/SMSTS

Driving licence

Education

Engineering/Construction/Project Management degree

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager (Operations) to oversee construction activities across multiple power-related projects in the UK. Hybrid work in Hertfordshire with senior leadership responsibilities, client liaison, and stringent governance.

You will lead Project Managers, ensure safety-first delivery, and manage complex contractual frameworks across major infrastructure programs.