Job Description
Are you an experienced commercial contracts professional within Onshore Wind who thrives on managing supplier relationships, maximising contract value, and supporting the operation of critical renewable energy assets across the UK?
At EDF power solutions, we’re delivering an Electric UK and Ireland.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to become the commercial focal point for key operational contracts within one of the UK's leading renewable energy businesses.
You'll manage a portfolio of service and operational contracts that are critical to the performance, safety and reliability of our renewable energy assets, including wind farms and associated infrastructure.
Working closely with Asset Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HSE and external partners, you'll support the full contract lifecycle of Onshore Renewable Energy Assets, from issuing contractual instructions and administering contract changes through to commercial negotiations, performance management and dispute resolution.
You'll play a key role in ensuring strategic suppliers deliver high-quality services that support safe and efficient operations.
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, you'll join a growing business operating at the forefront of the energy transition.
This role offers hybrid working, with majority working from home, but you will need to travel to operational assets, supplier locations and one of our offices when the business requires.
Office locations include
- London
- Edinburgh
- Sunderland
- Dublin
- Cardiff
Who You Are
We're looking for a Contract Manager who combines strong commercial expertise with a proactive and collaborative approach.
To be shortlisted, you'll need:
- Experience in contract management and supplier performance management
- To be successful you will have worked in the Wind/Renewable energy sector
- Experience negotiating, administering and varying contracts throughout their lifecycle
- Experience managing operational, maintenance or service contracts and supporting supply chain activities
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and external partners
- Experience managing strategic suppliers, driving performance and resolving commercial issues
- Strong knowledge of contract terms and conditions, commercial risk and governance
- Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of contracts and competing priorities
- Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and their commercial implications (IOSH desirable but not necessary)
- A relevant commercial, procurement, supply chain or business qualification, or equivalent experience within a complex industry
What You'll Be Doing
Managing strategic supplier relationships and driving accountability across operational contracts
Supporting the commercial management of service and maintenance contracts for renewable energy assets
Negotiating contracts, issuing contractual instructions and managing contract variations and scope changes
Monitoring supplier performance and delivering effective contract governance
Supporting supply chain activities and providing commercial guidance to operational teams
Working closely with stakeholders across Asset Operations, Engineering, HSE and Supply Chain
Providing commercial support on Health & Safety-related matters and investigations where required
Ensuring critical services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with contractual obligations
Pay, Benefits and Culture
If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place!
If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us.
Alongside a competitive salary (dependent on experience) and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.
Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Closing Date: 7th of October