Procurement & Contracts Manager
London, UK (Hybrid)
Up to £85,000 per annum (DOE)
Our client, a leading renewable energy developer and operator, is seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This is a key strategic role supporting a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK and Europe, driving best practice across procurement, contract governance, supplier management, and commercial risk management.
The Company:
Our client is delivering a significant portfolio of renewable energy and energy storage projects that are helping accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. They offer a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment where employees are empowered to shape processes, improve business performance, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects. With strong values centred around integrity, professionalism, innovation, and wellbeing, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage a structured framework for project-related contracts across the organisation's renewable energy portfolio.
- Maintain contract registers, reporting systems, governance procedures, and audit-ready documentation.
- Monitor contractual obligations, project milestones, and key supplier deliverables to ensure compliance and performance.
- Partner with engineering, construction, project delivery, and commercial teams to ensure regulatory, technical, and contractual compliance.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks, including delays, cost overruns, supplier underperformance, and contractual disputes.
- Manage contract administration activities including variations, extensions of time, claims, warranties, guarantees, insurance requirements, and contractual correspondence.
- Lead tendering and procurement activities from supplier selection and evaluation through negotiation, recommendation, and contract award.
- Develop and maintain procurement strategies, governance frameworks, policies, and supplier management processes.
- Conduct supplier due diligence and risk assessments, including ESG, ethical sourcing, and modern slavery compliance reviews.
- Monitor contractor and supplier performance through KPI reporting, governance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and procurement performance metrics for senior stakeholders and governance committees.
- Support long-term supplier relationship management and remain informed on emerging renewable energy technologies, supply chain developments, and market trends.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in procurement, contracts management, or commercial management within the renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
- Demonstrable experience managing multiple contracts and procurement activities across complex project environments.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, governance frameworks, supplier management, and procurement best practice.
- Experience leading competitive tender processes, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
- Strong understanding of contractual and commercial risk management principles.
- Experience developing procurement strategies, policies, governance procedures, and supplier performance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
- Strong report writing, organisational, and analytical capabilities with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience within renewable energy, battery energy storage, solar, wind, or wider energy infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.
Benefits:
- Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus of up to 15%, with additional uplift opportunities for exceptional contribution
- Pension contribution up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private healthcare
- Career progression within a growing renewable energy organisation
- Opportunity to support major renewable energy projects across the UK and Europe
- Collaborative and values-driven company culture focused on innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement
How to apply:
To apply for this role click ‘apply now’ or fill out your details below. For more information on this role contact Calvin Harris at c.harris@mintselection.com.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.
Procurement and Contracts Manager in City of London employer: Mint Selection | B Corp
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, they provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement while working on impactful Battery Energy Storage System projects that contribute to the UK's net-zero goals. The hybrid working arrangement and competitive benefits package further enhance the appeal of joining this forward-thinking organisation.
