EPC Contracts Manager

To provide contract management services to support the delivery of solar PV & battery storage projects in the UK

• Take lead within Belectric UK project teams for development and management of EPC contracts and associated supply or service subcontracts.
• Support sales and project teams with contract management capability and understanding. 
• Application of a robust contracting strategy to ensure projects are delivered to high quality, on time and within budget.
• Prepare, review, negotiate and manage contracts regarding all requirements and obligations of an EPC project including scope, timeline, costs, communication and documentation
• Management of amendments, variations and claims including identification and evaluation of project events and project facts
• Support project teams in all contractual matters including risk management, contractual disputes/escalations, and claims as well as contractual communication. 
• Develop and maintain standards and processes for contract management across EPC projects including KPIs to monitor performance.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and key suppliers. 
• Cross-functional strong internal cooperation with key departments like sales, procurement, engineering, commercial, project management and legal.

• Confident in developing strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors and internally.
• Excellent communicator, fluent in English
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy
• Desire to work cross functional in an international company
• Comfortable with travel and overnight stays - 5-10% of the time
• Degree in relevant engineering, commercial or legal discipline
• Extensive relevant professional experience in Contract and Claim Management in Mid to Large Scale Construction project
• Strong understanding of contract and project matters in an EPC environment
• Previous experience of managing contractual issues from escalation, claims disputes, mediation and through to resolution
• Comfortable with working with bespoke contracts for different clients
• Previous experience of managing contractual issues from escalation, claims disputes, mediation and through to resolution
• Experience of negotiating agreements with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Familiarity with English contract law and experience of EPC/engineering/building contract management essential and within solar PV and battery storage markets
• Strong understanding of typical contract formats used in EPC business and associated contract negotiation experience, particularly with NEC and FIDIC
• Existing network of industry contacts
• Working technical knowledge of solar PV and/or battery storage

BELECTRIC Solar Ltd. was established in the UK in 2010 and has grown to become one of the leading system integrators as well as EPC and O&M service providers in the United Kingdom. It is part of Belectric GmBH who are one of the world’s leading solar energy companies.  We are proud members of the Elevion Group and thus have a financially strong parent company at our side.
 
This development has largely been a result of longevity, quality, and commitment to delivering customised solutions.  Utilities, energy companies, developers, investment funds and banks across the country turn to BELECTRIC UK to deliver technical excellence in a consultative and clear manner – from early-stage development right through to operating stage. Our customers can rely on our UK team to deliver turnkey projects to the highest quality. In addition to providing operations and maintenance to all projects that we build, we are onboarding third-party projects to our O&M portfolio. We provide the full range of electrical maintenance and site services in-house to ensure that technical performance is translated into financial returns for our customers.
 
Ground-mounted solar farms
We are specialised in the design, construction and operation of large-scale solar farms. After seven years of mainly focusing on O&M activities in the United Kingdom, BELECTRIC UK returned to the market as an EPC service provider with full force in 2022.
 
Operations & Maintenance
Our O&M service offers solar and battery storage system operators an all-in-one solution to secure and improve their systems. The BELECTRIC UK team provides O&M services for more than 34 PV sites with a total installed capacity of more than 500 MWp throughout the country.

• £70,000 per annum
• Eligible to participate in company bonus scheme
• Private company pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 6%
• Full private health cover for you – family members can be included for an additional fee
• Life insurance cover x 4 annual salary 
• Perkbox account – employee benefit scheme
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Join a company that’s shaping the future of clean energy across the UK and Europe. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a dynamic, future-focused industry, apply today!
Apply today and help power the future with Belectric UK!
 
Sarah Morris
 People & Culture Advisor
 Tel. +44 773076-1606
 sarah.morris@belectric.com