Strategic Subcontracts Lead – EPC & Energy

Toms Group A/S; Torness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to lead the lifecycle of subcontracting activities within the EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department of the Thermal Power & HVDC division, based at Torness, Scotland. You will draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, align with legal/regulatory requirements, and drive risk-managed commercial outcomes on energy projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in contracts management within EPC/construction/energy, strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree asset).
• 5–10 years of experience in contracts management within EPC/construction/energy/infrastructure projects, with focus on subcontractor (downstream) contracts.
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and administering subcontracts, including handling variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Solid understanding of contractual frameworks (e.g. NEC, FIDIC or equivalent) and commercial terms in large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full subcontract lifecycle, from tendering and award through to close-out.
• Strong knowledge of commercial risk management, cost control principles, and contractual entitlements.
• Experience working in multinational, cross-functional project environments with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Legal teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, site-based environments with multiple subcontractors and tight deadlines.
• Experience with contract management systems and MS Office tools; ERP experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maximize commercial benefits.
• Manage schedule performance, progress, and progress measurement from quantitative and qualitative views.
• Coordinate with site teams to manage multiple contracts and control interfaces.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
• Support Senior Project Leadership on contract execution, amendments, and close-out processes.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks to prevent disputes and financial losses.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and timelines.
• Handle claims, variations, and dispute resolution with Senior Project Leadership support.
• Serve as the main contact for contractual matters with internal teams.
• Participate in negotiations with contractors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Support commercial and procurement teams in supplier evaluations and selections.

Skills

Contracts management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

ERP systems

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration

Master’s degree asset

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Contract management systems

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to lead the lifecycle of subcontracting activities within the EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department of the Thermal Power & HVDC division, based at Torness, Scotland. You will draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, align with legal/regulatory requirements, and drive risk-managed commercial outcomes on energy projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in contracts management within EPC/construction/energy, strong negotiation and