Project Contract and Claim Manager,

Elia Group; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and bonuses

Company car / mobility budget

Phone & laptop provided

Insurance for family

Share purchase program

Meal vouchers

Vacation days

Recreation and wellness benefits

Gas/electricity discount

Diverse allowances

Résumé du poste

Elia Group in Brussels is seeking a Project Contract and Claim Manager – Works to support the Works Procurement team in contractual and commercial matters for engineering and construction in high‑voltage substations, lines, and underground cables.

You will manage contract changes, ensure compliance with service levels, and act as moderator between suppliers and Elia Group teams, contributing to procurement strategies across projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a technical, commercial or legal background.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, project contract management or procurement of works related services.
• Strong technical affinity and/or experience in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Structured, autonomous, proactive, and team‑oriented.
• Analytical, solution‑oriented, strong communicator with strategic mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and French; good knowledge of English.

Responsabilités

• Support and advise project teams on all contractual and commercial matters.
• Ensure delivered services comply with agreed service levels and commercial conditions.
• Manage contractual changes, variations, and potential issues proactively.
• Prepare and manage commercial documentation, including administration, reporting, performance monitoring, price adjustments, and formal communication.
• Manage contract risks, claims, disputes, and resolutions.
• Provide feedback to internal teams and colleagues to prevent future issues.
• Act as moderator between suppliers and Elia Group teams in escalated situations.
• Perform supplier management to ensure constructive collaboration and contractual delivery.
• Align with colleagues on market and supplier knowledge to improve negotiations and define procurement strategies.
• Contribute to transversal initiatives within Works, Procurement, or Elia Group working groups.

Connaissances

Project management

Contract management

Procurement

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's degree

Outils

MS Office

Aconex

SAP

Ariba Sourcing

Description du poste

Project Contract and Claim Manager – Works

As a key member of Elia Group's Works Procurement team, you will support and advise project teams on contractual and commercial matters for works such as electrical and civil works in high‑voltage substations, high‑voltage lines, and underground cables.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise project teams on all contractual and commercial matters.
• Ensure delivered services comply with agreed service levels and commercial conditions.
• Manage contractual changes, variations, and potential issues proactively.
• Prepare and manage commercial documentation, including administration, reporting, performance monitoring, price adjustments, and formal communication.
• Manage contract risks, claims, disputes, and resolutions.
• Provide feedback to internal teams and colleagues to prevent future issues.
• Act as moderator between suppliers and Elia Group teams in escalated situations.
• Perform supplier management to ensure constructive collaboration and contractual delivery.
• Align with colleagues on market and supplier knowledge to improve negotiations and define procurement strategies.
• Contribute to transversal initiatives within Works, Procurement, or Elia Group working groups.

Your Profile

• Master's degree with a technical, commercial or legal background or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, project contract management or procurement of works related services.
• Strong technical affinity and/or experience in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Structured, autonomous, proactive, and team‑oriented.
• Analytical, solution‑oriented, strong communicator with strategic mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and French; good knowledge of English.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in negotiations or knowledge about contract dispute & resolution.
• Experience with MS Office suite, Aconex, SAP and/or Ariba Sourcing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, representation allowance, year‑end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco‑vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, and performance‑based bonuses.
• Group, hospitalisation, ambulant care, and personal accident insurance for the whole family.
• Vacation: 20 days + 5 additional + 6 local + 4 exempt (after 1 year) + up to 5 long‑service days.
• Social fund, year‑end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance, partial coverage for glasses or dental prosthesis.
• Company iPhone, phone subscription (work and private), laptop with internet reimbursement.
• 30% discount on gas and electricity bills.
• Company car, public transport or mobility budget.
• Option to subscribe to Elia shares at a discount of 16.66% on the average price.

Location

Leon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels and various project locations.