Senior Contract Manager

NKT; Köln; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT in Cologne, Germany is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee contract management and claims across large energy projects. You will review documents, manage deviations, and work with project teams, legal colleagues, and commercial stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance.

The role requires a university degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and fluent German. Travel may be required as projects span multiple sites, including Cologne and Berlin.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree.
• More than three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with contract management and claim management.
• Knowledge of project risk and opportunity management.
• Experience working with complex contracts involving customers and subcontractors.
• Fluent German language skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, offers, and negotiated agreements following project award.
• Manage contractual deviations, changes, claims, and additional services.
• Evaluate, document, and pursue contractual entitlements and defend against claims.
• Work closely with project teams on project risks, opportunities, and contractual strategies.
• Coordinate contract-related communication with customers, subcontractors, and legal teams.

Skills

Contract management

Claim management

Risk management

German language

Education

University degree

Job description

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Location (Short): Cologne, Germany | Berlin, Germany | Troisdorf, Germany

Senior Contract Manager

Manage complex contracts across large-scale energy projects

As a Senior Contract Manager, you will support large project execution by managing contracts, claims, risks, and contractual changes throughout the project lifecycle. This is an opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects that support the green transition while working within a global organisation. You will collaborate closely with project teams, legal specialists, and commercial stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and effective claim management. Are you interested in working at the centre of complex project delivery and contract administration?

Oversee contract management and claims throughout projects

In this role, you will manage contractual matters from project award through execution and completion. You will review contract documentation, assess contractual obligations, manage claims and variations, and work closely with project managers and legal colleagues. The position requires collaboration across project execution, risk management, planning, procurement, and tendering functions to support commercial outcomes and contractual compliance.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Review contracts, offers, and negotiated agreements following project award
• Manage contractual deviations, changes, claims, and additional services
• Evaluate, document, and pursue contractual entitlements and defend against claims
• Work closely with project teams on project risks, opportunities, and contractual strategies
• Coordinate contract-related communication with customers, subcontractors, and legal teams

The position is based in Cologne, Germany. You will report to the VP, Head of Large Project Execution and work closely with project managers, contract managers, legal colleagues, and other project stakeholders. Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Collaborative professional with a structured approach

You enjoy working with different stakeholders and navigating complex situations in a thoughtful and organised way. You communicate clearly, build constructive relationships, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and balancing commercial, contractual, and project considerations. An analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a collaborative working style will help you thrive in this role.

You also have:

• Completed university degree
• More than three years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with contract management and claim management
• Knowledge of project risk and opportunity management
• Experience working with complex contracts involving customers and subcontractors
• Fluent German language skills is essential

Contribute to sustainable infrastructure and long-term growth

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths-even if you don't meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers opportunities for professional development within an international business focused on critical energy infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment, gain exposure to large-scale projects, and further develop your skills in contract administration, project execution, commercial management, and stakeholder collaboration.

"As a leader, I value people who combine sound judgement with a collaborative mindset. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across projects and functions to manage contractual matters that are essential to successful project delivery," says Hiring Manager, Florian Krull.

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