Principal Contract Manager

Low Carbon Contracts Company

. Serve as a subject matter expert across technical, project development, commercial and contractual matters, providing authoritative advice and supporting the resolution of complex issues across Scheme Delivery.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £80,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, technical and commercial oversight, and stakeholder engagement within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Proficient in analyzing complex issues, providing strategic advice, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

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Contract ManagementTechnical OversightFinancial ManagementStakeholder EngagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewChange ManagementClaims ManagementFinancial ReportingProject DevelopmentRisk AnalysisCost AssuranceNegotiationTechnical AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship ManagementJudgementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered EngineerACAACCACIMACFA

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorLow-Carbon TechnologiesInfrastructureGovernment-Supported SchemesContracts for DifferenceProject FinanceUK Energy PolicyRegulatory LandscapeFinancial MechanismsCommercial Architecture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter expert across technical, project development, commercial and contractual matters, providing authoritative advice and supporting the resolution of complex issues across Scheme Delivery.
Work with peers to maintain shared professional standards, quality assurance and consistent contract interpretation, while developing guidance, process maps, best practice and lessons learned to strengthen capability across the wider contract management cohort.
Lead or support technical and project development assessments, including reviewing claims, providing challenge, and making or recommending decisions in line with the Delegated Authority Framework.
Support the development of scheme design, contractual architecture and key decisions by preparing analysis and advice for government stakeholders, including DESNZ, DfT and other clients.
Manage an assigned portfolio of contracts, including day-to-day relationship management, contract administration, communications, reporting, site visits, document management, and oversight of scheme-specific workload and tasks.
Own and manage technical, commercial and contractual processes and issues across the portfolio, applying judgement in line with LCCC guidance to identify risks, resolve issues, prevent disputes, and escalate concerns or improvement opportunities where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with counterparties, internal teams and external advisers to support project delivery, contract compliance, and readiness for payment commencement under the relevant scheme arrangements.
Monitor construction progress, compliance requirements and key portfolio risks, and provide high-quality analysis, reporting and advice to government and internal stakeholders on issues affecting contracts, projects or wider Scheme Delivery activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A self-starting technical or commercial specialist with relevant experience and/or qualifications in the delivery, design or advisory oversight of complex energy, infrastructure or scheme contracts, through one of the following pathways:
- **Technical / Engineering track:** STEM-related degree and professional accreditation such as Chartered Engineer (preferred), with around 6 years of relevant experience; or 10 years of demonstrable technical, engineering, project development or project management experience in technologies relevant to the portfolio.
- **Commercial / Financial track:** Professional qualification in finance, accounting or commercial law (for example ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA), or a degree in economics, law, finance or a related discipline, with around 6 years of relevant experience; or 10 years of demonstrable experience in a commercial or legal lead role relevant to the portfolio.
- Technical or commercial knowledge relevant to the specialism, for example renewable and low-carbon technologies, energy infrastructure, project finance, or government-supported schemes.
- Excellent contract management and interpretation experience, including at least two of the following: contract review and interpretation, negotiation, change management and administration, or claims and dispute management.
- Good understanding of relevant legal, regulatory, commercial and contract management issues, with the judgement to analyse complex issues, develop practical solutions, and maintain effective working relationships.
- Superb financial management capability, including cost assurance, financial reporting oversight, audit support, and working knowledge of commercial value mechanisms such as gainshare or return arrangements.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical, commercial and contractual issues clearly to different audiences.
**Desirable**
- Experience in the UK energy sector, including power generation, low-carbon infrastructure, energy regulation, or government-sponsored scheme delivery, supported by a good understanding of the current UK energy policy and regulatory landscape.
- Knowledge of Contracts for Difference (CfD) and/or experience of project finance transactions or project management.
- Experience of designing or advising on business models, contractual mechanisms or commercial architecture for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) or government-mandated schemes.
- Demonstrable ability to build and manage effective stakeholder relationships across multiple parties.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
Up to 8% pension contribution
Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
Three paid volunteering days a year
Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
Employee resource groups