Hitachi
Contract Manager
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Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: R0142057
Date Posted: 2026-08-25
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED
Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Job Description
The Opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contract Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and project objectives across our energy sector operations.
You will act as a key business partner, working closely with project management, legal, sales, procurement, and operational teams to ensure effective contract execution, risk mitigation, and commercial success throughout the project lifecycle.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of contracts, including sales, procurement, service, and partnership agreements with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Ensure all contracts comply with Hitachi Energy policies, legal requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters, providing interpretation of contract terms and resolving contractual issues and disputes.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, implementing strategies to protect the company's commercial and legal interests.
- Partner with project managers, legal counsel, sales, and procurement teams to support successful contract execution and project delivery.
- Monitor contract performance, milestones, deliverables, and payment terms, identifying and addressing potential deviations.
- Manage contract amendments, extensions, renewals, and terminations in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure all documentation is properly stored and accessible.
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk management, and best practices.
- Support the continuous improvement of contract management processes, systems, and tools.
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Survey, Law, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
- Master's degree and/or professional legal qualification (e.g., LPC, LLM) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in contract management, preferably within the energy, infrastructure, engineering, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms and conditions, and relevant industry regulations.
- Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
- Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
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More About Us
At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative technologies and services across the value chain. Join us and be part of a global team that is shaping the future of energy while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if they are unable or limited in their ability to use or access Hitachi Energy's career site as a result of their disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the recruitment process.
Hitachi Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
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As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
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