EPC Contracts Manager
7 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Climate17 is partnering with a leading renewable energy EPC and O&M provider delivering large-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects across the UK. Backed by a financially strong international group, this organisation is rapidly expanding its UK project portfolio and is now seeking an experienced EPC Contracts Manager to play a key role in the commercial and contractual delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to take a leading role in the management of EPC contracts and associated subcontractor agreements across utility-scale renewable energy projects. Working closely with commercial, procurement, engineering, project management, and legal teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially robustly, contractually compliant, and aligned with programme and budget requirements. The role offers strong exposure across the full EPC lifecycle within a growing solar and battery storage environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and management of EPC contracts and associated supply/service subcontracts, • Support project and sales teams with contractual guidance and risk management expertise, • Implement robust contracting strategies to support successful project delivery, • Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage EPC contract documentation, • Manage amendments, variations, claims, and contractual disputes, • Support project teams with escalation management and contractual communications, • Develop and improve contract management standards, processes, and KPIs, • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, commercial, legal, and project delivery teams Requirements • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Commercial, Legal, or related discipline, • Extensive experience in Contract and Claims Management within large-scale construction or infrastructure projects • Strong understanding of EPC contracting environments, • Experience managing contractual escalations, disputes, and claims resolution, • Comfortable working with bespoke client contracts, • Experience negotiating agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, • Knowledge of English contract law and EPC contract structures, • Familiarity with NEC and/or FIDIC contracts highly desirable, • Renewable energy, solar PV, or battery storage experience advantageous, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills What’s on Offer • Bonus scheme, • Private pension with matched contributions, • Private healthcare, • Life insurance • Employee benefits scheme, • 33 days holiday including bank holidays, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable infrastructure projects within a growing market Interested? To apply or find out more, please contact: Neeraj - neeraj@climate17.com Climate17 is a purpose-led, international recruitment firm specialising in Renewable Energy and Sustainability. We partner with organisations driving decarbonisation and environmental impact by connecting them with specialist talent.