Job Details

• Job Title: Contracts Manager
• Department: Operations
• Reports To: Operations Director
• Location: Inverness base, with travel throughout Scotland
• Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Summary

IDM Energy is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our growing team. You will be responsible for managing the entire contract lifecycle – from drafting and negotiation through to execution, compliance monitoring, and renewal.

This role is critical to protecting the company’s commercial interests, mitigating risk, and ensuring all contractual relationships are effectively managed in accordance with company policy, industry standards, and legal requirements.

You will collaborate closely with our sales, finance, and operational teams to ensure contracts are delivered, monitored, and managed seamlessly, consistently upholding the company\’s high standards for safety and quality while embodying our core values.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft, review, and edit a variety of commercial agreements, including:
• Client and sales agreements
• Vendor and supplier contracts
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Partnership and subcontractor agreements
• Ensure contracts are clear, commercially sound, and aligned with company objectives.

Negotiation

• Lead or support contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Secure favourable terms while maintaining alignment with company risk tolerance.
• Identify and assess potential risks in contractual arrangements.
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance

• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and relevant UK and Scottish laws.
• Maintain a strong understanding of contract law and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor SLA and KPI performance, ensuring timely reporting and compliance.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Manage contracts from initiation through to termination or renewal.
• Maintain accurate and organised contract records in the job management system.
• Track key dates, obligations, and deliverables.
• Maintain an accurate asset register for each contract site.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the primary contact for internal teams on contractual matters.
• Provide practical guidance to ensure a clear understanding of contractual obligations.

Process Improvement

• Standardise templates, clauses, and internal procedures to improve efficiency.
• Work with digital development partners to ensure systems meet or exceed requirements.

Assist in resolving contract-related disputes or claims, liaising with directors where necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field OR equivalent commercial experience in a similar role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Contracts Manager or in a similar commercial contracts role.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, commercial principles, and risk management, with expertise in UK and Scottish law.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace.
• Experience with Contract Management/ Job planning software.
• Professional certification from a relevant body.
• Experience in the construction or trade industry.
• Background in a skilled trade is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Highly Independent: Capable of managing your own workload and taking initiative.
• Problem-Solver: Able to diagnose issues and find practical, effective solutions on site.
• Clear Communicator: Can convey information concisely to clients and colleagues.
• Team Player: Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
• Adaptable: Has a flexible approach and can adjust to changing plans and priorities with ease.

Working Conditions

• Travel: May require extensive travel all over Scotland and may involve working away from home from time to time.
• Physical Demands: This may be a physically demanding role that requires comfort with working at heights, heavy lifting, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Team Environment: Your work setting will vary; you will be required to work independently, as part of a small team, and sometimes within a larger, multi-trade team on major projects.
• Call outs: From time to time you may be asked to cover our out of hours call out phone.
• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company-provided uniform and smartphone.
• Private dental, optical, and medical insurance for you and dependants under 16.
• Comprehensive company pension scheme.
• A comprehensive compassionate leave policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative, dynamic, and supportive work environment.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to: recruitment@idmenergy.co.uk with the subject line Contracts Manager.

Notice

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass Disclosure Scotland and/or Police vetting checks due to client site access requirements.

You can visit our website at www.idmenergy.co.uk