Contract Manager; Offshore T&I

Contract Manager (Offshore T&I)

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD. is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support the delivery of the Sea Link HVDC Interconnector project. The role will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of the offshore cable transport and installation (T&I) sub‑contract. Working closely with the Offshore Project Manager and wider project team, the Contract Manager will manage contractual interfaces with offshore contractors and support execution of marine installation works.

The role requires strong offshore cable installation contract experience within a multi‑contractor EPC environment.

Preferred in Glasgow but open to hybrid (UK) with periodic project travel.

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD. is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support the delivery of the Sea Link HVDC Interconnector project. The role will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of the offshore cable transport and installation (T&I) sub‑contract. Working closely with the Offshore Project Manager and wider project team, the Contract Manager will manage contractual interfaces with offshore contractors and support execution of marine installation works.

The role requires strong offshore cable installation contract experience within a multi‑contractor EPC environment.

• Lead administration of the offshore cable T&I sub‑contract.
• Manage contractual correspondence and notices.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintain auditable contract records.

• Manage claims, EOTs and variations.
• Assess entitlement, quantum and programme impact.
• Ensure timely notices and submissions.
• Support dispute resolution.

• Act as contractual focal point for offshore cable T&I sub‑contract.
• Monitor contractor performance.
• Align contract with delivery strategy.

• Identify and manage risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies.
• Report risk exposure.

• Align contract with schedule and risk.
• Support EOT development.
• Integrate contract and delivery strategy.

• Support sub‑contractor evaluation of 3rd party services and provisional items.
• Responsible for overall commercial and contractual strategy together with PM.

Standalone senior role, reporting to Offshore PM, supported by Quantity Surveying resource as required.

• Offshore Project Manager
• Project Director
• Project Controls team
• Engineering and installation teams
• National Grid stakeholders
• Offshore contractors

• Experience in offshore infrastructure contract management (8 years minimum) essential
• FIDIC knowledge essential
• Experience with cable T&I contracts preferred
• Strong claims and variation management capability essential
• Understanding of EOT and delay analysis essential
• Experience managing contractual dispute resolution preferred
• Marine/offshore experience
• Strong stakeholder management
• Ability to operate independently

Sumitomo Electric is one of the leading global manufacturers of state‑of‑the‑art high‑end electricity transmission cables, up to and including 525kV HVDC cable. The new factory at Nigg, with investment value announced by the Scottish Government of £350M, will make a significant contribution towards the realisation of the UK Net Zero Target by contributing to critical electricity transmission infrastructure to connect and deliver renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond.

In addition, the factory will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, with maximum utilisation of the local supply chain for production of cables and construction of transmission cable systems.