Senior Contracts Manager - Power in Potters Bar, United Kingdom

Senior Contracts Manager - Power

Job Title

Senior Contracts Manager

Reporting To

Construction Director

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Contracts Manager is responsible for the successful leadership, management, and delivery of multiple electrical infrastructure and power projects, ensuring that all contractual, commercial, operational, safety, and quality objectives are achieved.
The role provides strategic oversight of project delivery teams, driving performance across all stages of the project lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion and handover. The Senior Contracts Manager will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Operational Management

Lead and oversee the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.
Review project progress, costs, risks, and resource requirements on a regular basis.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project teams and delivery processes.
Support project mobilisation, commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.

Commercial & Contract Management

Manage projects in accordance with NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and other relevant forms of contract.
Provide guidance on contractual obligations, risk management, and dispute avoidance.
Oversee variations, compensation events, claims, extensions of time, and final account negotiations.
Support commercial teams to maximise project profitability and minimise contractual risk.
Ensure robust change control procedures are implemented across all projects.
Review project financial performance and implement measures to achieve budget targets.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all projects.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and industry regulations.
Lead investigations into significant incidents where...