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Join to apply for the Lead Contract Manager role at Low Carbon Contracts Company Low Carbon Contracts Company provided pay range This range is provided by Low Carbon Contracts Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5/week Location: Leeds City Centre WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Head of Account and Contract Management Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) is a private limited company wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) and established to play a key role in the transformation of the UK’s electricity system – ensuring future supply is secure, low‑carbon and affordable as we progress to Net Zero 2050. LCCC is the counterparty to the Contracts for Difference (CfD), the scheme whereby low‑carbon generation is supported in order to compete with conventional fossil fuel generation. There are over 100 CfD’s currently in operation, covering a wide range of renewable technologies including offshore and onshore wind, solar and biomass conversion. The number of CfDs will greatly increase through 2023 and beyond due to the next allocation rounds, that being the auction process where different renewable projects compete to secure CfD’s. Lead Contract Managers will lead a team of circa 4 contract managers (Assistant / Contract / Senior / Principal Contract Managers) who each manage a portfolio of about 25 CfD contracts (contract values c.£50m to £1bn). The more technically complex CfD contracts are managed by the more experienced and senior members of the team. Each contract manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day relationship and contract management of their assigned CfD portfolio. Given that LCCC is a not‑for‑profit organisation, this is not a typical contract or commercial management role. Performance is not measured against a bottom line, but instead by two guiding principles: to maintain investors’ confidence in the CfD scheme and to minimise cost to consumers, whilst enabling the delivery of the CfD projects. Under each individual CfD contract we share common objectives with Generators (counterparties to the CfD contracts) and, based on the long‑term nature of the CfD contracts, relationship and account management is an important and significant part of the Lead Contract Managers’ role. Interaction with Generators is frequent during the contract lifecycle (20+ years), and particularly during the initial 4‑5 years, when projects are going through the development and construction phases. Lead Contract Managers normally communicate with their respective account managed Generators on a weekly/fortnightly basis particularly when Generators are close to achieving contractual milestones, and likely less frequently once the projects are in operation. Site visits to each project are also undertaken at least once a year and provide a unique opportunity to gain exposure to several leading edge technologies implemented as part of the multimillion/billion GBP projects. The Lead Contract Managers will, as well as managing their team, their CfD contract portfolio and being part of the Scheme Delivery Extended Leadership team, also lead on supporting the wider Scheme Delivery Team and LCCC initiatives, and regularly interface with both internal (Legal, Data & Analytics, Finance, etc.) and external (Ofgem, EMRS, etc.) stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Leading the planning phase of the Contract Management activity In depth understanding of contract terms and conditions Following the anticipated successive ESNZ publications which are expected to provide further level of detail Offering continuous feedback and assisting ESNZ in the further development of any new terms Leading the procurement of advisors to assist LCCC with its reporting obligations under the contracts and set up the reporting templates Developing contract management procedures, systems and guidance (or adapting existing ones), tailored to the requirements of the new contracts Supporting the Settlement and Forecasting teams in their understanding of the payment mechanisms; sense checking the robustness and suitability of the settlement system and forecasting logic proposed by the respective teams Recruit and on‑board additional contract management team members Leading and enabling the contract management Having ownership and responsibility for the assigned contracts, acting as the Account Manager and managing contractual processes and issues, including actively identifying and resolving potential disputes Applying judgement to managing the contracts, based on LCCC’s overarching interpretation Leading the review of information provided by the developers and lead the preparation and presentation of regular briefings to senior stakeholders on the progress of the project, key risks and any other relevant matters Scoping, instructing and managing the work of the appointed technical and financial advisors to support the above (including challenging the views advanced by the advisors) Providing high quality detailed and insightful analysis and advice in relation to technical, existing and/or new CfDs, new schemes, or other LCCC functions. The role will be flexible across our schemes whether managing CfDs or any new schemes in future as they are allocated to the LCCC. Skills Knowledge and Expertise A self‑starting leader and commercial contract manager with extensive relevant experience of the operational delivery of construction or energy contracts. Leadership of operational contract management including, contract: Team leadership People line management reviews change management and administration claim/dispute management and settlement technical knowledge of engineering in wind, solar, biomass, waste, tidal stream, or related / comparable technologies A demonstrable ability to maintain and develop multiple stakeholder relationships and undertake stakeholder management. Experience of relevant legal, regulatory and contract management issues. Commercial acumen with extensive experience of analysing and developing solutions to collaboratively solving complex commercial and contractual issues (multiple £m’s) whilst maintaining relationships. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) enabling the clear explanation of complex technical, commercial, and contractual issues to multiple audiences. Relevant experience in power generation or the energy Sector Good understanding of the current UK energy policy landscape and regulations, including power and renewables sectors Contracts for Difference (CfD) experience/knowledge Project finance transactional experience Employee Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include: 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 About Low Carbon Contracts Company The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonise the generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work is central to the delivery of the Government’s objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050. Please take the time to answer the optional diversity questions At LCCC, we are powered by curiosity, driven to learn from different perspectives and experiences as we work towards a flexible energy future. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel empowered to own every outcome. We believe that we are better together – and that diverse teams, reflective of the communities we serve, help us thrive, innovate and deliver greater impact. Your diversity data helps us track how well we're progressing towards our inclusion goals. Please note that any diversity data you share is completely anonymised and used only in aggregated reports that are not linked to individual candidates. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Project Management Industries Services for Renewable Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr