Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will lead the commercial management of Field’s international project portfolio through the development, construction, and O&M phases. Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, you will join a team responsible for a £1bn pipeline across multiple European geographies. You will act as the primary commercial authority for projects post-signature, validating variations, managing claims, and overseeing the payment application process with rigorous commercial scrutiny. Beyond execution, you will play a strategic role in refining our procurement frameworks and scaling our capabilities in the UK and overseas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Contract Management & Execution
• Project Lifecycle Leadership: Act as the lead on all commercial contract matters from signature to final close‑out.
• Claims & Variations: Rigorously review, assess, and respond to contract Notices and Claims; manage the variation process to ensure value for money and technical compliance.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the contractor payment application process and work with Finance to align monthly project schedules with budget forecasts.
• On‑site Presence: Attend contractor progress meetings to represent Field on all commercial and contractual matters.
• Lessons Learned: Formalise a feedback loop to the wider team to continually improve contract management and future tender activities.
• Strategy Definition: Help define procurement strategies across multiple capital projects (e.g., EPC full wrap vs. split‑scope).
• Tender Participation: Execute RFI/RFQ activities, pre‑qualify suppliers, and define metrics to evaluate commercial submissions.
• Commercial Structures: Work alongside the Global Head of Procurement to negotiate robust, commercially watertight contracts (FIDIC/NEC) that protect Field and incentivise performance.

Strategic Scaling & Continuous Improvement

• Process Innovation: Identify weaknesses in existing processes and implement scalable, best‑in‑class ways of working.
• Geographical Expansion: Support the scaling of our construction procurement capabilities in the UK and international markets (Spain, Italy, Germany, etc.).
• Mentorship & Growth: Assist in finding new talent and onboarding team members to build a high‑performing procurement function.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

A bit about you:

• Direct & Accountable: A high‑accountability professional capable of working at pace in a startup environment.
• Problem Solver: Exceptional ability to translate technical complexity into clear commercial insights.
• Influencer: Ability to voice strong opinions on industry direction and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives across different geographies under tight timescales.

Experience and skills we look for:

• Industry Experience: Minimum 5-10 years in contract management or commercial roles for complex construction projects, preferably within the energy sector.
• Contractual Mastery: Practical experience managing EPC or split contracts using standard forms (FIDIC, NEC, JCT).
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of high‑value tender activities, negotiation levers, and risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Educational Background: Degree educated in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical) is required.

We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. Other benefits include:

• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
• 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
• 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
• 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• Up to 10% company‑wide bonus based on company performance
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members.
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
• Nest pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• £2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth
• 1 month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policy
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
• Green leave: paid time off to do something good for the environment
• Fun co‑working office space in Shoreditch, London or Berlin, Germany
• Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team)
• Free team lunch once a week
• Regular team socials
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

Genuine impact: You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. This is not a green CSR initiative, but a company that is taking a leading role in building one of the critical solutions to a generational problem.

Make things happen: We are still an early stage company start‑up, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day 1. You will have a lot of autonomy, will learn quickly, and be given a LOT of room to grow.

Define a new industry: The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years.

Exceptional, diverse team: We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. We have experience scaling billion dollar tech start‑ups, building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people that really want to make an impact.

Our Values

• Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
• Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
• Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
• Know your stuff - We’re curious self‑starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.

Diversity & inclusion: Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership pregnancy/maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, political beliefs and sexual orientation.

Love the sound of Field but not sure this role is right for you? Have a look at our careers page and register your CV. We are always interested in candidates who have exposure to BESS and work within the Renewable Energy space. We’d love to hear from you.

About FIELD: To reach Net Zero, we need to solve big challenges. Field will fund, build and run the renewable infrastructure we need to tackle these challenges. At Field, we will show that batteries are a totally viable part of our energy infrastructure - now, not in some distant future. And, we have ambitious plans to become the defining new clean energy player in Europe over the next few years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.