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MCS Group is proud to support our client in the recruitment of a Senior Connections Contracts Specialist (Networks) based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation driving change in Northern Ireland's evolving energy sector. About the Role Our client plays a vital role in facilitating new connections to the Northern Ireland transmission system and planning upgrades for the electricity grid infrastructure. Their mission is to facilitate the transition to cleaner energy whilst ensuring the continued resilience of the electricity grid capable of meeting Northern Ireland's future electricity needs. The Networks Team is at the heart of this transformation, managing complex power system planning and high voltage customer connections to support a resilient, clean energy system for the future. Are you passionate about clean energy, contract management, and infrastructure development? This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference. We are recruiting a Senior Connections Contracts Specialist, who is a highly skilled professional to help shape the future of connections. As Senior Connections Contracts Specialist, you will report to the Head of Networks and be responsible for preparing and managing connection contracts for strategic projects, including large-scale generation, energy storage, and demand technologies. You will work closely with customers and industry stakeholders to develop connection policies and contractual terms that align with the evolving energy landscape. The successful candidate will: Have a degree in a business, technical, or engineering discipline, with at least 4 years of experience in contract management. Possess strong customer and commercial awareness with experience in contract management. Be skilled in building and maintaining relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate excellent project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines using a flexible approach to ensure delivery along with introducing innovative solutions to drive successful outcomes. Exhibit strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. Have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Possess experience in dispute resolution and negotiations using excellent guidance and influencing skills. Show excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Why Join? Opportunity to shape the future of Northern Ireland's energy landscape. Work on strategically significant projects with real impact. Competitive salary and benefits package. Private medical, pension matching, and salary sacrifice schemes. Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home). Flexible hours, generous holidays, and on-site EV charging. Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team driving the energy transition. If you are passionate about clean energy, contract management, and infrastructure development, this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group, 028 9693 5510. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobsMCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same… MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.#J-18808-Ljbffr