Contract Manager

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation expanding its portfolio across the UK and Europe.

About the Role

We are seeking a suitably experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract governance, procurement strategy and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects. Working closely with senior leadership and technical teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring value, quality, compliance, and strategic risk management across all contract and procurement activities.

Responsibilities

Contract Governance & Administration

• Establish and manage a structured framework for project-related contracts.
• Maintain central contract registers, reporting systems, and audit‑ready documentation.
• Monitor fulfilment of obligations, milestones, and key deliverables.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Collaborate with engineering, construction and project delivery teams to ensure regulatory and technical compliance.

Execution & Post‑Award Support

• Oversee contract handovers, communication forums and documentation of warranties, insurance certificates, bonds and guarantees.
• Manage variations, extensions of time and claims in line with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with finance, business development and delivery teams to assess commercial implications.

Performance Monitoring

• Track contractor and supplier KPI performance across cost, schedule, quality and compliance.
• Produce dashboards and reports for senior management.
• Capture lessons learned to improve contracting strategies.

Continuous Improvement

• Enhance internal procedures for contract administration, governance and compliance.
• Promote organisational awareness of contracting best practice.

Procurement Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement strategy, policies and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing multi‑contract procurement within the renewable energy sector.
• Exceptional organisational awareness with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent written communication skills, including high‑quality report writing.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to disciplined contract administration.
• A proactive, self‑starting attitude with willingness to support wider business initiatives.

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus up to 15%, with potential for exceptional performance uplift
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Opportunity to join an organisation built on integrity, collaboration, professionalism, innovation and wellbeing.