Contract Manager

Leads contractual communications and commercial risk control for the OE scope. Prepares/coordinates notifications, manages changes/claims and pricing assumptions in line with the RFP, aligns with schedule and payment certifications, and supports negotiations with EPC and Grid Operator under Company validation.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and coordinate contractual notifications/letters to EPC, DSO/TSO; maintain registers ensuring time-bar compliance.

* Lead variation orders and claims handling (entitlement, quantum, evidence) with inputs from PM and technical leads; consolidate positions for Company approval.

* Support negotiations on scope/schedule/spec changes, connection conditions, and grid-compliance test agreements.

* Oversee cost monitoring against progress certifications; ensure alignment of certified quantities and milestones with invoices

* Implement Appendix B pricing logic: fixed-price elements, monthly rates for site scopes, extensions and day-rate calculations; maintain commercial assumptions log.

* Coordinate with DMS governance on contractual correspondence, version control, and traceability

* Provide inputs to weekly and monthly reports on commercial status, open claims, variations, and exposure.

Experience Requirements

* 5-10 years in contract/commercial management on EPC/OE power or grid projects in Europe.

* Hands-on claims/VO negotiation experience with large EPCs and grid operators; evidence of successful outcomes.

* Working knowledge of German law and standard EPC/OE contracting frameworks; fluency in English and professional German.

* Strong contractual drafting and correspondence skills; rigorous record-keeping and notice management.

* Cost control literacy (earned value basics, certification workflows) and interface to planning/scheduling.

* Negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder influencing across multicultural teams.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Fred Oliver