Contracts Manager Major Energy & EV Infrastructure Projects

Contracts Manager – Major Energy & EV Infrastructure Projects (UK)

Location: United Kingdom
Sector: EV Infrastructure / Energy
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Highly competitive + excellent benefits

From The Door Talent, a specialist recruitment agency working with high-impact technical and infrastructure roles, we are currently supporting a major Distribution Network Operator (DNO) in the UK in the search for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their commercial team.

This is a senior-level opportunity to work on large-scale, high-value infrastructure projects with contract values ranging from £50M to £500M, offering long-term stability and strong career progression.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in both pre-contract and post-contract commercial management, supporting the successful delivery of complex energy and EV infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the P&C Manager / Senior Contracts Manager in negotiating contract terms and conditions for high-value projects.

• Lead and support contract price negotiations, ensuring commercial robustness and value for money.

• Manage commercial aspects during the delivery phase, including change control, compensation events, and cost forecasting.

• Produce and manage cost reports, forecasts, and expenditure tracking.

• Ensure strict adherence to change management procedures and commercial governance.

• Draft, interpret, and manage commercial contracts, including NEC contracts and bespoke arrangements.

• Engage with and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues and disputes proactively.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies, promoting a strong safety culture.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Ideally chartered or working towards professional membership (e.g. RICS, CICES, or equivalent).

• Strong experience in:

  • Contract administration

  • Cost and budget management

  • Commercial forecasting and reporting

  • Estimating and procurement

• Proven experience working with NEC contracts and standard form construction contracts.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to operate confidently in complex, high-value project environments.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on strategic, future-focused energy and EV infrastructure projects

• Exposure to large-scale budgets and senior decision-making

• Long-term, stable role with a reputable organisation

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with senior market levels

Interested in learning more?
Apply in confidence or contact The Door Talent  [email protected]