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Our client is a national multi-service provider delivering electrical, drainage, pumping and lighting solutions across the UK. The Group is rapidly expanding and includes a dedicated Renewables Team delivering end-to-end low-carbon solutions for commercial, industrial and public sector clients. The Renewables Team delivers: • Solar PV design & installation (roof and ground mount) • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) • EV charging infrastructure (commercial and fleet) • Grid connections and power upgrades (LV/HV via delivery partners) • Operations & maintenance (O&M), monitoring and performance optimisation • Energy efficiency and compliance-led electrical works supporting decarbonisation This Contracts Manager (Renewables) role is central to ensuring excellent customer experience, strong commercial control, and effective coordination between clients, delivery teams and project managers. Home locations to include Kent, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Luton, Cambridgeshire & Essex Location: Office-based with hybrid working and regular travel to client sites across the UK. The role of a Contracts Manager To own the day-to-day commercial and customer management of renewables contracts, ensuring accurate quoting, timely resolution of escalations, and clear communication between customers, the delivery team and project managers. The Contracts Manager will act as a trusted advisor to existing clients, identifying and developing organic opportunities that improve asset performance, reduce risk and expand Metcor s scope of work. Main duties Manage a portfolio of renewables clients, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial and operational queries. Produce and issue quotations for variations, remedials, additional works and lifecycle upgrades (PV, BESS, EV, electrical enabling works). Coordinate internally with project managers, engineering, procurement and subcontractors to build technically accurate and commercially robust quotes. Own escalation management: investigate issues, agree corrective actions, and ensure clear and timely communication to customers. Ensure smooth handover from quote to delivery, including scope, programme, access requirements, H&S documentation and customer expectations. Monitor contract performance (financial and operational), supporting governance, reporting and action tracking. Identify and develop organic growth opportunities within existing accounts, positioning Metcor as a trusted advisor. Support pricing strategy and margin protection by maintaining accurate cost build-ups, risk/assumption registers and approval workflows. Maintain accurate CRM and contract records, ensuring all client communications, quotes and actions are auditable and traceable. Essentials Proven experience in a contracts management, commercial, or account management role within renewables, M&E, electrical, utilities or FM environments. Strong track record producing accurate, timely quotations, managing variations/change control and supporting prompt invoicing/close-out. Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident handling customer and supplier escalations and resolving issues professionally. Strong commercial awareness: understanding of margins, risk, scope control, contractual obligations and performance reporting. Experience collaborating with delivery teams and project managers to manage programmes, access/outages, dependencies and customer expectations. Disciplined documentation and record keeping (contract files, quotes, approvals, meeting notes, action logs) with audit-ready standards. Competent with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM systems. Full UK driving licence. Technical requirements Working knowledge of renewables project and O&M activities (e.g., PV, BESS, EV) and typical operational, warranty and compliance considerations. Understanding of contract delivery models and commercial terms (scope, assumptions, exclusions, SLAs/KPIs, variations and change control). Confidence reviewing technical reports and translating findings into customer actions (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacement, optimisation upgrades). Experience coordinating subcontractors/suppliers (rates, scope, performance, and resolution of defects/issues). Working knowledge of site documentation and safe systems of work (RAMS, permits, site inductions, incident reporting) as applicable. Desirable: familiarity with common forms of contract (e.g., NEC / JCT / FIDIC) and principles of early warnings, compensation/change events, and dispute avoidance. Training & Certifications Contract and commercial management training (formal or on-the-job). Customer service and escalation management training. QHSE training (RAMS awareness, incident reporting, and safe systems of work). Desirable: NEC/JCT/FIDIC short course and/or renewables awareness training (PV / BESS / EV / O&M). Key Responsibilities 1. Customer & Account Management Be the day-to-day contact for a defined portfolio of renewables customers, managing expectations and service experience. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders (operations, estates, energy, procurement) and maintain a clear communication cadence (updates, actions, and reporting). 2. Quoting, Variations & Commercial Control Prepare and submit quotations for additional works, remedials, call-off tasks and upgrades, ensuring clear scope, assumptions and exclusions. Secure internal approvals in line with delegated authority and protect margin through accurate cost build-ups. Maintain disciplined change control from quote to order to completion, ensuring variations are correctly recorded and invoicing-ready. 3. Escalations & Issue Resolution Own customer and supplier escalations end-to-end, coordinating investigations and corrective actions with project managers and delivery teams. Communicate clearly with clients on status, next steps, and timeframes; reset expectations where required. Capture lessons learned and implement preventative actions to reduce recurrence and protect client satisfaction. 4. Communication with Delivery Teams & Project Managers Ensure effective handover of scope, programme, constraints and customer requirements from commercial to delivery. Facilitate internal coordination and governance (actions, risks, and decisions) to keep works on track and communications consistent. Support project managers with customer-facing updates, documentation and contractual correspondence. 5. Organic Growth & Trusted Advisor Approach Proactively identify opportunities within existing contracts (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacements, additional sites, monitoring improvements, capacity upgrades). Use client insight, performance data and operational feedback to propose value-led solutions and new scopes of work. Support renewals and retention by ensuring high-quality service, transparent communication and consistent delivery. Common requirements seen in UK Renewables Contract/Contracts Manager specifications End-to-end contract administration: maintaining accurate contract/job files, documentation for handover and invoicing, and auditable records of communications and actions. Strong customer and stakeholder management: interpreting requirements, providing clear updates, attending meetings, and maintaining long-term relationships. Escalation/complaints handling: ownership of issues through to resolution, with professional communication and clear corrective actions. Change control and variations: disciplined management of changes from identification/notification through quotation, approval, delivery and commercial close-out. Supplier/subcontractor interface: coordinating performance, negotiating rates/terms where required, and resolving defects or delivery issues. Commercial and performance governance: tracking costs/margins, contract KPIs/SLAs, and producing routine performance reporting. Contract form awareness (often NEC/JCT/FIDIC depending on client type): understanding early warnings, change events/variations, and dispute avoidance principles. H&S and compliance documentation expectations: supporting safe systems of work (RAMS) and site/client requirements alongside delivery teams.
Our client is a national multi-service provider delivering electrical, drainage, pumping and lighting solutions across the UK. The Group is rapidly expanding and includes a dedicated Renewables Team delivering end-to-end low-carbon solutions for commercial, industrial and public sector clients. The Renewables Team delivers: • Solar PV design & installation (roof and ground mount) • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) • EV charging infrastructure (commercial and fleet) • Grid connections and power upgrades (LV/HV via delivery partners) • Operations & maintenance (O&M), monitoring and performance optimisation • Energy efficiency and compliance-led electrical works supporting decarbonisation This Contracts Manager (Renewables) role is central to ensuring excellent customer experience, strong commercial control, and effective coordination between clients, delivery teams and project managers. Home locations to include Kent, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Luton, Cambridgeshire & Essex Location: Office-based with hybrid working and regular travel to client sites across the UK. The role of a Contracts Manager To own the day-to-day commercial and customer management of renewables contracts, ensuring accurate quoting, timely resolution of escalations, and clear communication between customers, the delivery team and project managers. The Contracts Manager will act as a trusted advisor to existing clients, identifying and developing organic opportunities that improve asset performance, reduce risk and expand Metcor s scope of work. Main duties Manage a portfolio of renewables clients, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial and operational queries. Produce and issue quotations for variations, remedials, additional works and lifecycle upgrades (PV, BESS, EV, electrical enabling works). Coordinate internally with project managers, engineering, procurement and subcontractors to build technically accurate and commercially robust quotes. Own escalation management: investigate issues, agree corrective actions, and ensure clear and timely communication to customers. Ensure smooth handover from quote to delivery, including scope, programme, access requirements, H&S documentation and customer expectations. Monitor contract performance (financial and operational), supporting governance, reporting and action tracking. Identify and develop organic growth opportunities within existing accounts, positioning Metcor as a trusted advisor. Support pricing strategy and margin protection by maintaining accurate cost build-ups, risk/assumption registers and approval workflows. Maintain accurate CRM and contract records, ensuring all client communications, quotes and actions are auditable and traceable. Essentials Proven experience in a contracts management, commercial, or account management role within renewables, M&E, electrical, utilities or FM environments. Strong track record producing accurate, timely quotations, managing variations/change control and supporting prompt invoicing/close-out. Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident handling customer and supplier escalations and resolving issues professionally. Strong commercial awareness: understanding of margins, risk, scope control, contractual obligations and performance reporting. Experience collaborating with delivery teams and project managers to manage programmes, access/outages, dependencies and customer expectations. Disciplined documentation and record keeping (contract files, quotes, approvals, meeting notes, action logs) with audit-ready standards. Competent with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM systems. Full UK driving licence. Technical requirements Working knowledge of renewables project and O&M activities (e.g., PV, BESS, EV) and typical operational, warranty and compliance considerations. Understanding of contract delivery models and commercial terms (scope, assumptions, exclusions, SLAs/KPIs, variations and change control). Confidence reviewing technical reports and translating findings into customer actions (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacement, optimisation upgrades). Experience coordinating subcontractors/suppliers (rates, scope, performance, and resolution of defects/issues). Working knowledge of site documentation and safe systems of work (RAMS, permits, site inductions, incident reporting) as applicable. Desirable: familiarity with common forms of contract (e.g., NEC / JCT / FIDIC) and principles of early warnings, compensation/change events, and dispute avoidance. Training & Certifications Contract and commercial management training (formal or on-the-job). Customer service and escalation management training. QHSE training (RAMS awareness, incident reporting, and safe systems of work). Desirable: NEC/JCT/FIDIC short course and/or renewables awareness training (PV / BESS / EV / O&M). Key Responsibilities 1. Customer & Account Management Be the day-to-day contact for a defined portfolio of renewables customers, managing expectations and service experience. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders (operations, estates, energy, procurement) and maintain a clear communication cadence (updates, actions, and reporting). 2. Quoting, Variations & Commercial Control Prepare and submit quotations for additional works, remedials, call-off tasks and upgrades, ensuring clear scope, assumptions and exclusions. Secure internal approvals in line with delegated authority and protect margin through accurate cost build-ups. Maintain disciplined change control from quote to order to completion, ensuring variations are correctly recorded and invoicing-ready. 3. Escalations & Issue Resolution Own customer and supplier escalations end-to-end, coordinating investigations and corrective actions with project managers and delivery teams. Communicate clearly with clients on status, next steps, and timeframes; reset expectations where required. Capture lessons learned and implement preventative actions to reduce recurrence and protect client satisfaction. 4. Communication with Delivery Teams & Project Managers Ensure effective handover of scope, programme, constraints and customer requirements from commercial to delivery. Facilitate internal coordination and governance (actions, risks, and decisions) to keep works on track and communications consistent. Support project managers with customer-facing updates, documentation and contractual correspondence. 5. Organic Growth & Trusted Advisor Approach Proactively identify opportunities within existing contracts (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacements, additional sites, monitoring improvements, capacity upgrades). Use client insight, performance data and operational feedback to propose value-led solutions and new scopes of work. Support renewals and retention by ensuring high-quality service, transparent communication and consistent delivery. Common requirements seen in UK Renewables Contract/Contracts Manager specifications End-to-end contract administration: maintaining accurate contract/job files, documentation for handover and invoicing, and auditable records of communications and actions. Strong customer and stakeholder management: interpreting requirements, providing clear updates, attending meetings, and maintaining long-term relationships. Escalation/complaints handling: ownership of issues through to resolution, with professional communication and clear corrective actions. Change control and variations: disciplined management of changes from identification/notification through quotation, approval, delivery and commercial close-out. Supplier/subcontractor interface: coordinating performance, negotiating rates/terms where required, and resolving defects or delivery issues. Commercial and performance governance: tracking costs/margins, contract KPIs/SLAs, and producing routine performance reporting. Contract form awareness (often NEC/JCT/FIDIC depending on client type): understanding early warnings, change events/variations, and dispute avoidance principles. H&S and compliance documentation expectations: supporting safe systems of work (RAMS) and site/client requirements alongside delivery teams.
Technical Prospects
Design Manager - Central London Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the central London. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
Design Manager - Central London Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the central London. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
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Design Manager - North of England Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the North of England. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
Design Manager - North of England Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the North of England. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
