Senior Commercial Contract Manager at vattenfall

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Claims Management, CAPEX Supply Agreements, FIDIC, LOGIC Contracts, Variation Requests, Budget Monitoring, Contract Performance Reporting, Dispute Readiness, Analytical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Description Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. Job Description Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s 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 ownership. In 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. Ability to draft, lead negotiations and participate across major CAPEX supply agreement tender processes in alignment with package managers and procurement function. Lead the package in variation requests and/or notices from/towards a contractor (key interfaces are the Package Manager, CPD, Procurement and Legal). Ensure 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 kept up-to-date. Monitors and reports contract performance to the Project Management Team. In cooperation with the Package Manager, drafts claim related correspondence, e.g. instructions, determinations, notices, variation orders and employer’s claims. Supports with early and holistic preparation and documentation of dispute readiness documentation. Supports the Procurement Manager, Package Manager, Commercial Project Director and Project Director with the contractual arrangements, management and award of contracts. Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of package budget, including adjustments to the contract values during execution. 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 tendering and 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. Excellent 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, April 12, 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: [email protected] 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, DISA. We look forward to receiving your application! Workplace type (LinkedIn): Hybrid Type of Employment (Career Site): Full-time only

Responsibilities

The role involves proactively managing major CAPEX supply agreements to ensure contractual obligations and commercial alignment with the project budget, including leading negotiations and handling variation requests and claims management. Responsibilities also include monitoring and reporting contract performance and budget, and supporting the preparation of dispute readiness documentation.