Senior Contract Manager – Large-Scale Projects & Claims

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Job Description

Lead the commercial success of our most complex projects.

Were seeking a highly experienced Senior Contract Manager to take ownership of contract and claims management across large-scale high-value projects. Youll play a critical role in shaping our commercial strategy managing risk and driving profitability with a strong focus on FIDIC and NEC contract frameworks.

Your responsibilities

• Lead contract management for major complex projects with high commercial exposure.

• Own the claims process from identification and preparation to negotiation and resolution ensuring timely and favorable outcomes.

• Safeguard project profitability by proactively managing contractual risks obligations and entitlements.

• Advise and empower project teams with contractual insights that improve decision-making and performance.

As a senior member of the Project Management department you will:

• Manage the full lifecycle of contract administration for large complex projects including financial oversight progress tracking and commercial governance.

• Lead contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors ensuring alignment with strategic goals and risk appetite.

• Develop and implement contractual risk frameworks that integrate into project execution and decision-making.

• Identify prepare and resolve claims and change orders ensuring robust documentation and strategic positioning.

• Translate complex contract terms into actionable processes for project teams improving compliance and performance.

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers legal procurement and finance to ensure cohesive commercial execution.

• Monitor and report on project status risks and milestones with a focus on contractual and financial impact.

Your profile

• You are a strategic results-oriented professional with deep expertise in contract and claims management for large complex projects. You bring:

• Proven experience managing high-value contracts in engineering construction infrastructure or similar sectors.

• Strong command of contract law commercial negotiation and claims strategy.

• Ability to assess scope changes quantify impact and lead negotiations with clients and subcontractors.

• Experience advising procurement and sales teams on commercial terms and risk allocation.

• A proactive mindset and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes.

What we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Contract Manageryou willhave the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to ourdedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joiningour profitable and growing companyyou willbe able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of 5.30000 to 7.10000 grosspermonth(excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations youevenhave the possibility to grow outside thisscale. On top of your fixedsalaryyoullreceive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).

• Flexible working hours.

• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).

• A Health& Wellbeingbudgetworth 300-per calendar year.

• Commuting allowance including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.

• Working from home allowance.

• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.

• On-site company health centreswith a gym physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.

• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.

• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Are you interested in this position Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resumeand a short summary about your interest in this role.

PS: Due to process compliance we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to applyfor this vacancy.

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.