At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage low carbon energy contracts and shape strategy for a sustainable future.
- Company: Join an independent body driving the UK's green energy transition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive culture focused on employee well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while advancing your career in green energy.
- Qualifications: STEM degree or extensive experience in contract management; professional accreditation preferred.
The predicted salary is between 84000 - 84000 £ per year.
Department: Scheme Delivery
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham/Leeds
Reporting To: Lead Contract Manager
Compensation: Circa £84,000
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Salary: circa £84,000 depending on experience
WFH policy: At least two days a week in the office (and or on site), and you’re welcome to come in more often
Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.
Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.
About us: We’re an independent company and arms-length governmental body, set up and owned by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). We administer the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which aims to encourage investment in low carbon electricity generation. In 2024, projects managed under CfD’s generated enough energy to power 15.2 million homes and mitigated 2,818,008 tons of CO2 emissions.
Key Responsibilities
Use your expertise for good. Would you like to become a leading subject matter expert in the UK’s green energy transition? As Principal Contract Manager at LCCC it will be your job to manage low carbon energy contracts and make sure they are technically sound and sustainable. You’ll get to contribute your expertise to help shape strategy and decision making, and you’ll be guided by net zero rather than commercial constraints. In fact, if you’re committed to a brighter energy future, LCCC is one of the best places in the country to do the job.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- You are recognised as a subject matter expert within your area.
- You have a STEM degree or a degree in a relevant technical or specialist subject, and at least ten years’ experience. If you don’t have this kind of degree, you have at least 15 years’ relevant experience in your area of expertise.
- Professional accreditation in your specialist subject, such as a Chartered Engineer status, would be highly desirable.
Employee Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:
- Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
- Up to 8% pension contribution
- Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
- Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
- Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
- Three paid volunteering days a year
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
- Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
Principal Contract Manager in Birmingham employer: Low Carbon Contracts Company
The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Birmingham City Centre, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to flexible working patterns, generous benefits including a performance-based bonus, and opportunities for meaningful engagement in government-backed energy initiatives, LCCC fosters an environment where employees can thrive while contributing to the vital mission of advancing UK energy security and net zero goals.
Contact Details:
Low Carbon Contracts Company Recruitment Team
