Contract Manager
Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Providing innovative energy solutions for a sustainable, electrified future.
Manage contract preparation, administration, and risk for UK grid integration projects.
13 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Service & Consulting
Install & Commission
Train & Develop
Assess & Secure
Parts & Maintain
Upgrade, Repair & Extend
Service Agreements
Asset & Work Management
Sector Specialisms
Utility
Industry
Transport
Infrastructure
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Automation
Digital Systems & Services
Role
Description
contract management
payments
negotiation
risk review
dispute resolution
baseline review
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects across a portfolio of contracts and subcontracts (e.g., payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees).
- Align with Legal to draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements during the sales and project execution phases.
- Collaborate with Hitachi Energy’s Legal team to develop negotiation strategies and support negotiations.
- Provide guidance and leadership on contract-related matters to cross-functional project teams. Ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities to foster a collaborative approach to contract management.
- Verify that all parties have fulfilled their contractual obligations and that no responsibilities remain outstanding.
- Assist the Legal team in managing formal dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration proceedings.
- Develop contract strategies aligned with Hitachi Energy’s policies, customer requirements, and overall execution strategy, considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
- Identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimates, proposals, schedules, and other incorporated documents) and highlight areas of opportunity and potential risk.
Requirements
bachelor's
nec3/4
change management
epc projects
stakeholder liaison
common law
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Economics, or Law.
- Extensive experience in administering standard form contracts, with a demonstrated ability to draft contracts and support supply chain teams in compiling and flowing down terms for subcontract formation. NEC3/4 knowledge is advantageous
- Background in change management, claim management, and contract-related legal issues, including their impact during proposal, execution, and close-out stages.
- Proven experience in EPC projects within power generation, substations, converter stations, grid integration, transmission, or similar industrial plants, with strong knowledge of contract management processes and administration of various contractual agreements.
- Ability to interface confidently with customers and subcontractors on all contract and project-related matters, including review and processing of changes.
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience with contracts executed under common law jurisdictions.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
- we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
96% Renewables Integration
Clean Energy Solutions
Ensures that more than 96% of their projects involve renewable energy integration, supporting the transition to cleaner power systems.
99% Uptime
Grid Reliability
Achieves 99% uptime in their energy grid solutions, ensuring consistent and reliable power distribution.
700+ Charging Stations
EV Infrastructure Expansion
Deploys over 700 electric vehicle charging stations globally, driving EV adoption and supporting sustainable transportation.
- Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies.
- Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems.
- Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution.
- Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure.
- Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems.
- Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access.
- Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.
Culture + Values
- Harmony (Wa): embracing and respecting the unique qualities of our diverse employees, engaging in open discussions and uniting efforts once consensus is reached
- Sincerity (Makoto): acting with ownership, honesty and integrity; addressing matters sincerely and learning from failures
- Pioneering Spirit (Kaitakusha‑seishin): exploring uncharted territory with innovative approaches and taking on new challenges
- Open collaboration and customer focus: co-creating solutions through global teaming to deliver customer success and societal progress
- Culture of innovation: pushing boundaries, breaking records, evolving to meet today’s challenges with purpose-driven innovation
Environment + Sustainability
100% Fossil‑Free Electricity
CO₂ Reduction Achievement
100% fossil-free electricity in own operations reduces CO₂e by over 175,000 metric tons annually compared to 2019 levels.
80% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1+2 Emissions Target
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1+2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions intensity by 55% by 2030.
Top 5% EcoVadis Rating
Sustainability Performance
Received EcoVadis gold rating in 2024, placing the company in the top 5% of over 130,000 assessed companies.
1,000Mt Avoided Emissions
Global Climate Contribution
Aim to contribute to avoiding 1,000 million metric tons of emissions through various sustainability initiatives.
- Net‑zero target by 2050 with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation (Feb 2024)
- Achieve carbon‑neutral own operations by 2030
- CDP climate score: A‑ in 2023
- Accelerate clean energy transition: focus on climate, circular economy (5R principles), biodiversity and ecosystems
- Increase renewable‑enabled GW and improve service lifecycle value creation index annually
Inclusion & Diversity
45k+ Employees
Global Workforce
The company employs over 45,000 individuals from 150 different nationalities across 60+ countries, showcasing extensive global diversity.
25% Women Target
Workforce Representation
Aiming to have 25% of its employees and managers identify as women by the year 2025, reflecting a commitment to gender diversity.
500+ Colleagues
Leadership Development
Over 500 employees from 28 nationalities across 10 countries have engaged in a leadership development framework to foster inclusive growth.
~9-10 yrs Tenure
Employee Tenure
Employees maintain an average tenure of approximately 9 to 10 years, indicating a stable and experienced workforce.
- Endorsed a global DEI strategy focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion across operations.
- Incorporates leadership pillars ensuring DEI is integrated into hiring, growth, and development strategies.
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