Contract Manager

As Contract Manager you will be supporting our Grid Integration (PGGI)Business. You will be able to make an impact with your analytical, hands-on and autonomous approach, and contribute to the successful performance of our Contract Management team that works across Europe.

You are a reliable partner when it comes to the preparation of contracts /subcontracts, contract administration and project execution. You will ensure contract and risk management activities are executed in a timely and accurate manner, protecting Hitachi Energy's interests throughout the project lifecycle. 

Do you enjoy working in teams to enhance their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position, where you can work and interface with various business and project disciplines and work as a part of a Contract Management team? If so, we look forward to receiving your application. 

• Develop contract strategies based on Hitachi Energy's policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule. 
• Provide guidance and leadership on contract related matters to cross functional business team members. 

• Identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of opportunities and potential risk. 

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects on a portfolio of contracts / subcontracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.). 

• Verify that all parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding. 

• Together with Hitachi Energy's Legal Representatives, develop the negotiation strategy and support negotiations. 

• Support the Legal team in handling formal dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration proceedings. 

• Align with Hitachi Energy Legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Project Management, ideally within the power sector, particularly in High Voltage, along with an open and enthusiastic 'hands-on' approach.
• In depth knowledge of construction law, contract administration and cost management are essential.

• Strong educational history in Quantity Surveying / Contract Management 

• Professional accreditation such as MRICS or similar is desirable 

• Quantity Surveying and / or Law Degree is essential 

• Strong Organizational, leadership and communication skills 

• Experience working within high-profile, regulated environments