Subcontracts Supervisor

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Subcontracts Supervisor to join the EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department in the Thermal Power & HVDC division, based in Newcastle. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts, while coordinating with legal and project teams to maximize commercial benefits.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 5–10 years' experience in contracts management within EPC/construction/energy projects, with strong NEC/FIDIC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree asset).
• 5–10 years of contracts management experience in EPC/construction/energy/infrastructure projects, with subcontractor contracts.
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and administering subcontracts including variations, claims and disputes.
• Solid understanding of NEC, FIDIC or equivalent contracts and commercial terms in large projects.
• Full subcontract lifecycle management from tender to close-out.
• Strong commercial risk management and cost control knowledge.
• Experience in multinational, cross-functional project environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts to ensure compliance and maximize commercial benefits.
• Manage schedule performance and progress measurement from quantitative and qualitative views.
• Handle multiple subcontractors and coordinate with site teams on interfaces.
• Ensure contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in energy sector.
• Support project leadership in contract execution, amendments, and close-out.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks to prevent disputes and losses.
• Monitor performance and ensure adherence to obligations, timelines and deliverables.
• Handle claims, variations, and dispute resolution with Senior Project Leadership.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Site-based environment

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Contract management systems

ERP systems

MS Office tools

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Description Subcontracts Supervisor 31/07/2026 Job Description:

We are currently looking for aSubcontractsSupervisorto join our EGL1Contracts & Commercialdepartment as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division ofMetlenEnergy & Metals, based in Newcastle.

Your role will encompass:

• The role involves drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maximize commercial benefits throughout the project lifecycle.

• Managing schedule performance,progressand progress measurement from a Quantitative and Qualitive view.

• Ability to manage multiple and multidiscipline contracts and work with site teams to control interfaces.

• In cooperation withlegalteam, ensure contracts comply withlegal and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.

• SupportSeniorProject Leadershipteam on managing contract execution, amendments, and close-out processes.

• Identifyand mitigate contractual risks to prevent disputes and financial losses.

• Support internal teams in monitoring contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and deliverables.

• Handle claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes effectively in cooperation withSeniorProject Leadershipteam.

• Act as the key point of contact for contractual matters with internal teams.

• Participate in negotiations with contractors and suppliers supporting PM and procurement/construction teams to secure favourableterms.

• Support commercial and procurement teams in supplier evaluations and selection processes.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’sdegree is considered an asset).

• Minimum5–10years of experiencein contractsmanagement withinEPC / construction / energy / infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on subcontractor (downstream) contracts.

• Proven experience in 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, collaborating 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.

• Proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office tools (experience with ERP systems is an asset).

• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus depending on project location).

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