Contract Manager

Vestas; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced Contract Manager (m/f/d) with a background in construction? Are you a team-oriented professional with great problem-solving skills? Are you someone who is enthusiastic about sustainable energy solutions and is motivated to protect the environment? If so, then Vestas may have the opportunity for you!

NCE > Customer Project Execution > Contract Management Offshore North & West
The Customer Project Execution Department oversees wind farm projects from inception to completion. Once a contract is signed, the team takes charge and remains responsible until final testing is done. Collaborating closely with logistics, procurement, and finance departments, they ensure the project stays on budget and on schedule while meeting safety and quality standards. Additionally, they work with the sales and legal departments to ensure each wind farm delivers the highest energy yield according to the client’s specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive advice on commercial and contractual issues during the construction phase of new wind farms to ensure projects meet safety, quality, time, and budget standards.
• Offer direct contract management support to the Project Director, Project Manager, and other team members, ensuring alignment with legal and finance departments.
• Oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of wind farm construction projects.
• Review and advise on obligations under Turbine Supply Agreements, ensuring adherence to internal processes for correspondence and record-keeping.
• Facilitate project risk management, maintain the project risk register, and contribute to overall risk management efforts.
• Evaluate potential claim scenarios, manage claims-related activities, and draft formal claims correspondence.
• Record and communicate contractual lessons learned to improve future contracts and attend necessary internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, economics, industrial and civil construction, or a related field.
• Possesses a minimum of 4 years of experience in contracts or project management within the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of contract types and structures in the construction and energy sectors, with experience in power plant projects (FIDIC or EPCI experience is advantageous).
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• German language skills are advantageous.

Competencies

• Demonstrate key methodical skills.
• Maintain a high level of cost and safety awareness.
• Work independently with a structured approach.
• Possess intercultural awareness and is team-oriented.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication abilities when interacting with customers and team members across various positions.
• Show great problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Capable of working effectively in diverse team environments.

What we offer
We offer the opportunity to build your career in the market leader for onshore wind. This role will offer you the chance to take on a singular leadership opportunity on one of our most exciting projects. It's a great role to gain some experience and bring your skills to the fore as you deliver high-quality service to our customers and essentially the population who rely on this.

Additional information
Primary work location: Warrington, UK or Hamburg, DE.
This position requires up to 60 days of travel per year.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 18/04/2025.
You can apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.