Contract Management Advisor – Infrastructure & Waterway ProjectsHKO-001

Contract Management Advisor Infrastructure & Waterway Projects

Tilburg Netherlands (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Contract Management Advisor to support major replacement renovation and maintenance projects within critical Dutch waterway infrastructure.

This is a long-term hybrid opportunity based in Tilburg requiring regular on-site presence while offering flexibility to work partly from home.

The Project

You will support the PPO Replacement & Renovation Tilburg 3 (TB3) project and the Cluster ZN B Operation & Control of Waterway Objects Brabant Canals.

The TB3 programme focuses on the replacement renovation and maintenance of Electrical Industrial Automation and Mechanical installations across bridges locks pumping stations and water regulation systems in North Brabant and Central Limburg canals. The project also includes the Tilburg control centre and is currently transitioning from design into execution phases.

Your Responsibilities

As Contract Management Advisor you will work within an Integrated Project Management (IPM) environment and support the contract team during execution phases of technically complex infrastructure contracts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and advising on contract execution processes
• Analysing and processing change requests related to scope planning budget and technical aspects
• Drafting amendment agreements including impact risk and cost analyses
• Coordinating with technical specialists asset management teams finance departments and contractors
• Supporting negotiations regarding planning pricing and contractual solutions
• Managing formal contract changes within GRIP (Relatics) and Hummingbird systems
• Applying System-oriented Contract Management (SCB) methodologies
• Guiding Systems Engineering review processes (JSTD model)
• Assessing contractor deviations and translating them into contract amendments
• Advising the Contract Manager on progress risks and lessons learned
• Contributing to project risk files and performance statements

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must have:

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience with infrastructure contracts under UAV-GC
• At least 5 years of experience with E&W and/or Industrial Automation projects within infrastructure replacement renovation and maintenance
• Minimum 3 years of experience with System-oriented Contract Management (SCB)
• Experience working within project-based environments and the IPM model
• Completed HBO degree in a technical or business-related field
• Valid VCA-VOL certification
• GPI certificate or willingness to obtain one before project start
• Excellent Dutch communication skills both written and spoken

Preferred Experience

Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Industrial Automation
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering and the JSTD model
• Procurement legislation and amendment processes
• ISO-9001
• GRIP (Relatics)

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate is:

• Team-oriented and collaborative across disciplines
• Comfortable working in dynamic project environments
• Organised and proactive
• Entrepreneurial and solution-driven
• Focused on continuous improvement and process optimisation
• Capable of independently organising and managing work activities

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model with frequent presence required in Tilburg Netherlands
• Initial contract with extension possibility up to 6 additional years
• This assignment is not open to freelancers or self-employed professionals
• Early applications are encouraged as the role may close before the official deadline

If you are an experienced infrastructure contract professional with strong technical and project management expertise this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to large-scale Dutch infrastructure programmes.