Senior Commercial Manager

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfalls Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro renewable initiatives like PV/Solar and batteries. We currently develop construct and operate wind generation assets across Sweden Denmark Germany the Netherlands and the UK. In addition we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.

The Contract Management department within the Project Delivery and Engineering function of BU Offshore Wind in Vattenfall is responsible for overseeing contract execution of all our major CAPEX supply agreements for our offshore wind projects. The department has a close collaboration with our procurement functions to support contract drafting and negotiations during tendering processes and thereafter to take contract addition the department has responsibility for claims management

Your responsibilities

• Proactive management of contracts to ensure a full alignment of the project team to meet the given contractual obligations of both parties as well as on the commercial alignment of work progress with the defined project budget.
• Leads package in variation requests and/or notices from a contractor (key interfaces are the package manager CPM procurement and legal)
• Ensures that contractual variations and changes or claims with regard to the scope of delivery and services prices timeline or other contractual agreements are enforced and up-to-date
• Monitors and reports contract performance to the project and package cooperation with the Package Manager drafts claim related correspondence e.g. instructions determinations notices variation orders and employers claims.
• Supports with early and holistic preparation and documentation of dispute readiness documentation
• Supports the procurement manager package manager technical and commercial project manager and project director with the contractual arrangements management and award of contracts.
• Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of package budget.
• Acting as deputy of the Package Manager

Location:Hamburg Kolding or Amsterdam

Qualifications :

Your profile

• Graduate degree in a commercial subject legal engineering or equivalent with relevant commercial work experience in large scale project execution
• Commercial contract management experience gained in complex roles including joint ventures and/or large capital projects in offshore wind or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC and LOGIC contracts legal and commercial contract terms
• Strong commercial contract and negotiation experience / skills
• Working experience and proven track record of delivering capital projects and the ability to interpret contractual and claim management topics
• Good understanding of construction terminology progress calculation methods programmes of work and project timelines
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to consolidate a large amount of information and to present the information in a clear and structured format
• Demonstrable experience of effective interaction with cross-functional teams
• Very good verbal & written communication and presentation skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills able to work in a team and to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders incl. contractors to support information exchange

Mandatory Trainings/ Certificates:

• Project Management: IPMA C/ B certificate or equivalent

Additional Information :

Our offer

Good remuneration a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

• Dynamic Workplace: A diverse environment characterized by team spirit and flexibility.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a growing sector.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages collaboration.
• Attractive employment conditions: A comprehensive remuneration flexible working hours and locations two brand new offices in Hamburg and Berlin employee health and sport support.

More Information 
We welcome your application in English no later than January 18 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email:  

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party Validata. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time