Contracts Manager in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Contracts Specialist/Advisor - Offshore Wind Projects

* South West London Office

* 12+ months expected

* Negotiable Day Rate / Outside IR35

* Office-based - 3 days a week minimum, 2 WFH.

Ceto Talent is partnered with a Leading Tier 1 EPC Contractor known for delivering high-value and complex Energy Infrastructure projects. We're looking for an experienced Contract Advisor to support Offshore Wind T&I Construction bids & tenders.

Overview: As a Contracts Advisor, you will be responsible for reviewing, qualifying, and drafting a wide range of contracts, including EPC, procurement, engineering, service, confidentiality, non‑disclosure, partnership/consortium/joint‑venture, alliance, and subcontract agreements. You will also coordinate the workload with Tendering/Commercial, Project Management, and Procurement teams, gathering required inputs from supporting functions such as Insurance, Tax, and Finance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Prepare clear contract summaries for tenders and projects

* Identify key contractual risks and advise management on how to manage or reduce them

* Take part in internal and external meetings, including negotiations, and produce notes or minutes

* Negotiate contracts in line with company interests and risk policies

* Support project teams with claims, variations and overall contract strategy

* Review subcontracts and purchase orders with the procurement team

* Draft contracts, legal documents and related correspondence

* Carry out legal research relevant to the company’s work

* Help resolve contractual and legal issues with internal stakeholders

* Provide regular updates to management on contract management activity

What We’re Looking For:

* Experience with Offshore T&I/Construction Projects, ideally Offshore Wind.

* Law degree or equivalent.

* Expertise in FIDIC contracts is non-negotiable.

* Proven experience of reviewing and advising on tendering contracts and of administering project contracts; effective negotiation skills are essential

* Existing right to work in the UK without support of a visa

Why Join?

* Be part of an inclusive workplace that values and individuality.

* Work with a leading global Energy EPC Business on high-profile projects.

* Secure a long-term contract with strong career development opportunities.

If you're interested to learn more, please reach out to Jasmine White at Ceto Talent. Please check our website for contact details