Senior Contracts Manager in Daventry

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to take a leading role in the delivery of large-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) construction projects across the UK.

This senior position holds overall responsibility for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of multiple high-value construction projects. The role is pivotal in ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards. Acting as a key interface between project teams and construction partners, the successful candidate will provide leadership, mentoring, and expert contractual guidance throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires weekly travel to various sites, and when not travelling, the ability to work from the office would be beneficial.

The RoleThe Senior Contracts Manager will oversee projects from pre-construction through to completion, playing a hands-on role in both commercial and operational decision-making. Working closely with internal leadership teams and external partners, they will drive performance, manage risk, and ensure contractual compliance across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

Support pre-construction activities, including design development, planning, and contractor selection

Manage multiple construction projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to programme, budget, and quality standards

Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks through robust risk management processes

Maintain full financial control, including cost management, payment applications, variations, and change control

Act as the primary point of contact for engineers, site teams, subcontractors, and delivery partners

Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and site teams, supporting recruitment and performance management

Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirementsProduce and present clear contractual, commercial, and progress reports to senior stakeholders

Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies, working with legal advisors when required

Key RelationshipsInternal

Senior construction and development leadership

Pre-construction, technical, grid, and development teams

External

EPC and ICP delivery partners and project managers

Regulatory and statutory bodies

Skills & ExperienceExperience Required

A minimum of 6 years\’ experience in a Contracts Manager role within the construction industry

Proven experience managing complex, high-value projects exceeding £30m

Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract, including JCT, NEC, and/or FIDIC

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and people management capability

Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations

Sound technical knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering, including geotechnical aspects

High level of commercial awareness with strong analytical skills

Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Willingness to travel regularly to construction sites across the UK

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline

Valid CSCS card (essential)

SMSTS qualification (preferred)

Professional memberships such as MCIOB, RICS, are advantageous

Benefits

Competitive salary + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Bonus + Car allowance

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