Contracts Manager

Location: Cornwall (Truro / Redruth area) 
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 
Employment Type: Full-time, 2-year fixed term (with potential to extend) 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale solar farm projects across the South of England.

Working client-side, you’ll manage EPC and design & build contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your construction expertise to support the delivery of renewable energy and sustainable community projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage EPC, grid connection, and electrical contractors throughout pre-construction, delivery, and commissioning.
• Administer construction contracts, including variations, payments, claims, delays, and final accounts.
• Monitor programme, quality, costs, risk, and health and safety.
• Coordinate technical advisers, contractors, stakeholders, and grid connection providers.
• Undertake regular site visits, chair progress meetings, and oversee testing, handover, and defects.

About You

• At least 5 years’ experience managing construction contracts on large-scale solar, wind, battery storage, or similar electrical infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience administering EPC or D&B contracts, including change control, claims, and commercial management.
• Knowledge of solar farm construction, grid connections, and CDM regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and contractors.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification, CSCS card, and SMSTS would be advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• Work Setup: Hybrid working, with a minimum of two office days per week when not on site.
• Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Eligibility for a bonus scheme after one year.
• Flexibility: School-hours flexibility when not on site.

Important: Applicants must already live in Cornwall within commuting distance of the Truro/Redruth area. UK right to work is essential; sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please call Abbie or Jo at Sphere Solutions for a confidential chat on 01752 421888.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.