Vacancy: Senior Contract Manager (Contract & Claim Surveyor)

Location: Remote / Travel to Site in IJmuiden, Netherlands (3 days per week minimum)
Contract Type: 6-month project (with potential extension)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We Are Renewables is supporting one of our clients in the renewable energy sector in their search for a Senior Contract Manager to strengthen their offshore operations team in the Netherlands. This role focuses on managing complex Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contracts within the offshore wind industry and ensuring effective contract performance, compliance, and claims management.

As a Senior Contract Manager, you will act as a key link between project, legal, and commercial teams, providing strategic and operational support throughout all phases of contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

Provide contract management support across offshore wind service and maintenance contracts.
Lead and coordinate claims management and dispute resolution for ongoing projects.
Prepare and deliver contract awareness sessions for operational and service teams.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations.
Develop and maintain contract-specific documentation to enhance operational efficiency.
Analyse operational challenges and propose practical, commercially viable solutions.

Requirements

Proven experience in contract management for large-scale energy or infrastructure projects.
Background in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contracts, ideally within offshore wind.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to interpret and manage complex contractual frameworks.
University degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proficiency in English (Dutch language skills are an advantage).