Category: Construction/Civil Engineering
Region: Netherlands: Rotterdam
Pay: Depends on experience
Hiring type: Contracting
Duration: 1 year
Start: ASAP
Job ref.: 26-0352
DescriptionOur client is an international company, supplying essential industrial gases and related equipment to various sectors, focusing on innovation and sustainability. They lead in the development of large‑scale gas projects that convert natural resources into valuable products. Known for their operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment, they are dedicated to creating solutions that benefit communities worldwide.
They are now looking for a Contracts Manager to join their team and support the Project Construction Execution operations in Rotterdam.
This role requires practical site experience and proven contract management expertise across major construction disciplines (civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and scaffolding) and site services contracts. With a project currently in execution, the position demands a hands‑on approach to all aspects of contract management and administration, supporting successful project delivery and commercial performance.
Responsibilities- Develop contract strategies, contracting plans and execution‑ready contract approaches
- Prepare market enquiries using pro‑forma contract models for site services contracts and Purchase Orders (POs)
- Develop bid packages, including contract terms, conditions, technical inputs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) assessments, preambles, and technical and commercial evaluation criteria
- Apply and administer commercial contract models, including unit rates, BOQ, reimbursable and lump sum arrangements
- Support negotiation, clarification, final evaluation and award recommendations for contracts and POs
- Manage contractors on site to meet contract and project requirements, ensuring coordination, cooperation and effective administration
- Oversee robust change management, including site changes, site instructions and engineering changes, while minimising cost and schedule impacts
- Manage claims proactively, including drafting notices, correspondence, dossiers, delay records, mitigation evidence and counter‑claim documentation
- Manage SAP contract and PO registration, invoice management and payment support, including NDA requirements where applicable
- Use the Scout platform for bidding, supplier prequalification, approvals, evaluations and award management
- Maintain accurate reporting and forecasting of contract deliverables, while proactively managing workload and priorities
- Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Mechanical/Civil) or a Quantity Surveying (QS) is advantageous
- MRICS and/or CIPS qualifications
- 15+ years of contract management experience within Industrial Gases or complex engineering and construction projects
- Proven experience in drafting, reviewing and managing contracts and purchase orders (POs), with extensive knowledge of contractual terms, conditions and commercial language
- Strong understanding of end-to-end contract processes from placement through to close‑out
- Sound legal understanding of contract risk, key clauses and successful contract execution
- Good knowledge of SAP and requisition-to-pay processes
- Experience with both lump sum and remeasure construction contracts
- Ability to integrate cost forecasting and planning into contract and PO management throughout the project lifecycle
- Ability to achieve targets and objectives through clear action planning
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and non‑technical information effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Pension plan
- Opportunity to work for a global leader in the industry
€80000 - €100000 monthly