Contract Manager Energy PortfolioLocation: Kent / London (site & office-based)Salary: £90K-£95K+ packageWe are recruiting for an experienced Contract Manager to take ownership of a major HV energy portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on role with full P&L responsibility, managing a team of Project Managers across multiple live schemes.You will be responsible for a portfolio valued at £50M+, with direct oversight of circa 10 - 15 live projects covering a mix of civils, structures, and substation works.Responsibilities:Running multiple jobs at once and making sure delivery teams are hitting programme and budgetBeing out on site and in the details of projectsManaging Project Managers and Contracts Managers setting expectations and holding them to accountKeeping control of the numbers CVR, WIP, costs, and overall performance across the portfolioDealing with NEC contracts as they happen on live jobs (early warnings, changes, compensation events)Sorting issues quickly on site before they turn into bigger commercial or delivery problemsActing as the main link with the client maintaining relationships and protecting future workHandling day-to-day challenges with the workforce and management teams, including difficult situations when neededWorking around the constraints of Central London jobs permits, stakeholders, local authorities, TfL, Network RailKeeping programmes moving and realistic using P6Making sure sites are running properly in terms of safety, quality, and overall deliveryRequirements:Proven experience in a senior Contracts/Contract Manager role within energy, utilities, or infrastructureStrong track record managing large-scale portfolios (£30M+ ideally)Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts (Option A & Option C essential)Strong commercial understanding, including WIP and CVRExperience managing teams of Project Managers on live projectsComfortable dealing with people issues and performance managementTechnical background in electrical, civils, structures, and/or substation worksExperience delivering projects in Central London, including working with local authorities and third partiesExperience using P6 planning softwareWorking Arrangement:This is a site-led role. Youll be expected to be across projects, offices, and client locations regularly. Its not a work-from-home position.Whats on Offer:Key role running a significant HV energy portfolio and civil engineering projects.Strong pipeline of workReal influence over delivery, team performance, and client relationshipsCompetitive salary and packageJBRP1_UKTJ