- Safeguard the organization’s contractual and commercial interests across large-scale EPC and PPA projects
- Advise the CEO DG, Country Manager, Project Director, and project teams on contractual obligations, rights, and risk exposures
- Interpret contracts and subcontracts
- Draft and coordinate contractual correspondence with clients and subcontractors
- Lead preparation of variation proposals (RFPs) and value engineering proposals (VEPs)
- Manage development and defence of claims, including extensions of time, disturbance costs, and other entitlements
- Establish and maintain records supporting variation and claim substantiation
- Educate and guide project teams on contractual obligations and best practices
- Own and coordinate the Risk & Opportunities process across all DG business units
- Prepare risk deliverables and internal Risk & Opportunities registers
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and management plans
- Interface with legal, engineering, construction, client, and subcontractor stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, or related discipline; postgraduate or legal qualifications are a plus
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in contract and commercial management within large-scale EPC and PPA contract including IFRS 16 rules
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-value contracts and complex claims in international, multi-stakeholder environments
- Strong familiarity with industry-standard project management and risk management tools
- In-depth knowledge of international construction contracts, especially FIDIC (Yellow Book) and NEC3




- Proven experience preparing and defending complex contractual claims, including EOT, loss and expense, and change orders
- Strong understanding of risk identification, mitigation, and documentation within project frameworks
- Ability to manage and assess contractual financial implications and ensure commercial outcomes
- Skilled negotiator with the ability to achieve win-win outcomes with clients and subcontractors
- Proficient in English (required) and at least two of Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or French

Core Competencies

Expertise in contract and commercial management for large-scale EPC and PPA projects, with a strong focus on risk identification, mitigation, and the preparation of complex contractual claims. Proficient in managing high-value contracts and ensuring compliance with international construction standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- FIDIC (Yellow Book) Knowledge
- Complex Claims Preparation
- Negotiation Skills

Hard Skills

- Contract Interpretation
- Claims Management
- Variation Proposal Preparation
- Risk Identification
- Financial Implications Assessment
- IFRS 16 Compliance
- Value Engineering Proposals
- EOT Management
- Change Order Management

Soft Skills

- Skilled Negotiator
- Educator and Guide

Certifications & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- Postgraduate or Legal Qualifications

Industry Keywords

- EPC Projects
- PPA Contracts
- International Construction Contracts
- NEC3
- Multi-Stakeholder Environments

Tools & Technologies

- Project Management Tools
- Risk Management Tools

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📌 Contract Senior Manager (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid