Contract Manager (m/f/d)

Hamburg, HH, DE Oostende, VWV, BE Copenhagen S, Region Capital of Denmark, DK Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK Berlin, BE, DE

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Legal

Shape the Future of Sustainable Energy with Vestas: Join Our Expert Contract Management Team!

The Customer & Contract Management department plays a critical role in the Service Offshore department of Vestas Northern & Central Europe (NCE). The department is responsible for ensuring a high-quality customer experience and professional contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service team through interpretation of the contract in terms of scope, obligations, rights and remedies and provide summaries thereto
• Review incoming communications from the customer/contractors and, in coordination with the Service team, draft routine notices, submissions, and communications to be submitted in accordance with the contract
• Maintain and supervise an overview of claims, and coordinate evaluation and resolution of such claims with other departments
• Support negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements to optimize the resolution of disputes under the relevant contracts
• Support the Service team and work closely with the Vestas Legal department

Qualifications

• Demonstrated contract and claims management experience with in-depth knowledge of preparing claim correspondence in connection with defect / warranty claims, cost claims and extension of time claims
• Significant experience in wind or heavy construction industries, ideally as a contract & claims manager
• Commercial awareness and practice
• Significant claims management experience with in-depth knowledge of preparing claim correspondence in connection with defect / warranty claims, cost claims and extension of time claims
• Broad knowledge of the types and structure of contracts in the construction and energy industries (e.g., FIDIC)
• Professional qualifications (i.e. RICS) or relevant academic qualifications (i.e. legal qualifications related to construction industry) desirable

Competencies

• Solid negotiation and communication skills
• Attention to detail and significant organization skills
• Independent person, able to organize own workload with minimal supervision
• Effective collaboration within a geographically widespread group
• Accurate and pragmatic approach to contract management and enforcement
• Positive attitude and genuine interest in process improvements
• Fluent in written and spoken English in business and legal environments

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment with the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We value initiative, responsibility and the balance between creativity and quality in all solutions, and this is your chance to make your mark on our service strategy. You will become part of a committed team in a highly professional environment with a solid technical commitment.

Additional information
The primary work location can be Hamburg or Berlin in Germany, Aarhus or Copenhagen in Denmark, Edinburgh in UK or Oostende in Belgium.

In this role you will report directly to the Senior Manager Contract Management.

For the right candidate alternative locations can be considered.

Please note: Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. 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.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.