Contract Manager

Anzurra - Executive Search & Talent Advisory; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Anzurra is actively assisting a key client in the construction sector to secure the role of Contract Manager for large-scale technical projects. The position involves overseeing contracts, managing risk, and ensuring compliance across cross-functional teams on-site.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or a related field, plus several years in contract management and proven negotiation skills, with proficiency in Danish and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related construction field.
• Several years of experience in contract management with a focus on risk management.
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts.
• Proficiency in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize complex technical contracts.
• Subcontract Management.
• MEP project exposure.
• Provide advice to project managers on contractual topics, including risk identification.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to resolve contractual and commercial challenges on-site.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and legal standards.
• Oversee timely and accurate invoicing to secure project liquidity.
• Claims and disputes experience would be beneficial but not essential.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Degree in engineering or related construction field

Job description

Background

Anzurra is currently working with a key client in the construction industry, searching for a Contract Manager to support their growing operations. This role will play a crucial part in managing and optimizing contracts for large-scale, complex build and industrial projects.

Our client is experiencing strong demand across thier core sectors and is focused on sustainable growth. The role will be part of a newly created section, working on prestigious and international projects that aim to deliver social, environmental, and economic results. The projects are diverse and will offer significant opportunities to make a difference.

Role - Contract Manager

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contracts on large-scale technical projects within the commercial build and industial space. You will manage all aspects of contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance, ensuring that contracts meet both legal and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize complex technical contracts
• Subcontract Management
• MEP project exposure
• Provide advice to project managers on contractual topics, including risk identification
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to resolve contractual and commercial challenges on-site
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and legal standards
• Oversee timely and accurate invoicing to secure project liquidity
• Claims and disputes experience would be beneficial but not essential

You

As a professional with experience in contract management, you bring a collaborative approach to your work and possess excellent negotiation and communication skills. You will have a strong commercial understanding, the ability to work with cross-functional teams, and the capacity to make independent decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering or a related construction field
• Several years of experience in contract management with a focus on risk management
• Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts
• Proficiency in Danish and English

Who are we?

Anzurra is a Recruitment Search Firm and Talent Consultancy.

We work in-house with ambitious companies helping them to hire and retain market-leading talent across cost, contract management, claims and disputes, and legal.

With offices in both London and Copenhagen, Anzurra works globally providing embedded, on-demand, and flexible recruitment solutions, which help you scale to your potential.

As experts in recruitment, executive search, and talent advisory, we help power high-performing teams across the following sectors:

Construction Infrastructure Renewable Energy Real Estate