Subcontracts Supervisor

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

Career Opportunities: Subcontracts Supervisor (5311)

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.

We are currently looking for aSubcontracts Supervisorto join our EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Torness, Scotland.

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, progress and 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 with legal team, ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
• Support Senior Project Leadership team on managing contract execution, amendments, and close-out processes.
• Identify and 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 with Senior Project Leadership team.
• 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 favourable terms.
• Support commercial and procurement teams in supplier evaluations and selection processes.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree inEngineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is considered an asset).
• Minimum5–10 years of experiencein contracts management withinEPC / construction / energy / infrastructure projects, with a strong focus onsubcontractor (downstream) contracts.
• Proven experience indrafting, negotiating, and administering subcontracts, including handlingvariations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Solid understanding ofcontractual frameworks(e.g. NEC, FIDIC or equivalent) and commercial terms in large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage thefull subcontract lifecycle, from tendering and award through to close-out.
• Strong knowledge ofcommercial risk management, cost control principles, and contractual entitlements.
• Experience working inmultinational, cross-functional project environments, collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Legal teams.
• Excellentnegotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate infast-paced, site-based environmentswith multiple subcontractors and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency incontract management systems and MS Office tools(experience with ERP systems is an asset).
• Fluency inEnglish(additional languages are a plus depending on project location).

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