Strategic Subcontracts Leader

Metlen; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals in Newcastle is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to join the EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. You will draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts to ensure compliance and maximise commercial value across the project lifecycle.

You will manage schedule performance, coordinate with site teams, and ensure contracts comply with NEC, FIDIC or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in contracts management within EPC/construction/energy/infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering subcontracts, including variations and disputes.
• Strong understanding of contractual frameworks (NEC, FIDIC or equivalent) and commercial terms for large‑scale projects.
• Ability to manage full subcontract lifecycle from tendering to close‑out.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts to ensure compliance and maximise value.
• Manage schedule performance, progress, and progress measurement from both quantitative and qualitative views.
• Coordinate with site teams to control interfaces across multiple contracts.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
• Support senior project leadership in contract execution, amendments, and close‑out processes.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks to prevent disputes and losses.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure obligations are met on timelines and deliverables.
• Handle claims, variations, and dispute resolution with senior project leadership.
• Act as the key point of contact for contractual matters with internal teams.
• Participate in negotiations with contractors and suppliers to secure favourable terms.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals in Newcastle is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to join the EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. You will draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts to ensure compliance and maximise commercial value across the project lifecycle.

You will manage schedule performance, coordinate with site teams, and ensure contracts comply with NEC, FIDIC or equivalent.