Subcontracts Lead — EPC Energy Projects

Metlen Plc; Torness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to join the EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department, based in Torness, Scotland. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating and administering contracts across EPC projects and overseeing subcontract lifecycle.

You will coordinate with legal, procurement and site teams, manage risks, and ensure compliance with NEC/FIDIC frameworks while supporting project leadership on execution and close-out processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of contracts management experience in EPC / construction / energy / infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and administering subcontracts, including variations and dispute resolution.
• Solid understanding of NEC, FIDIC or equivalent and large-scale project terms.
• Full subcontract lifecycle management from tender to close-out.
• Strong knowledge of commercial risk management and cost control.
• Experience in multinational cross-functional project environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Operate in fast-paced, site-based environments with multiple subcontractors.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office; ERP experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and administer contracts to maximize commercial benefits.
• Manage schedule performance and progress measurement.
• Coordinate with site teams to control interfaces across contracts.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in energy.
• Support senior leadership on contract execution and closure.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks to avoid disputes.
• Monitor contract performance and delivery against obligations.
• Handle variations, claims and dispute resolution with leadership.
• Serve as the main contact for contractual matters with internal teams.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Support procurement and commercial teams in supplier evaluations.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Admin

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to join the EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department, based in Torness, Scotland. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating and administering contracts across EPC projects and overseeing subcontract lifecycle.

You will coordinate with legal, procurement and site teams, manage risks, and ensure compliance with NEC/FIDIC frameworks while supporting project leadership on execution and close-out processes.