Contracts Manager

Access Talent Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Talent Group is seeking a Contracts Manager to join a major data centre project in Finland, overseeing commercial and contractual management of a large-scale construction package. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical/M&E background and proven experience managing contracts, subcontractors and commercial matters on complex projects within mission-critical environments.

This role offers international exposure and a long-term project pipeline in the Nordic region, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction, MEP or engineering sector.
• Strong mechanical/M&E bias or background.
• Experience managing major subcontract packages and commercial contracts.
• Experience with variations, claims, change management and extensions of time.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• EU working rights are required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the contractual and commercial management of assigned project packages.
• Manage the full lifecycle of subcontractor and supplier contracts, from procurement through to completion.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, subcontract agreements, variations and commercial documentation.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are being met.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks across the project.
• Review and manage variations, change orders, claims and extensions of time.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure commercial alignment.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead regular commercial and contractual meetings.
• Ensure accurate contract records, notices and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues.
• Monitor progress against contractual milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with contractual requirements and agreed commercial terms.
• Provide regular commercial and contractual reporting to senior management.

Skills

Mechanical / M&E background

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Contracts Manager – Finland | Data Centre Project

Location - Finland

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join a major data centre project in Finland, overseeing the commercial and contractual management of a large-scale construction package.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical/M&E background, combined with proven experience managing contracts, subcontractors and commercial matters on complex construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major mission-critical project in Finland, with exposure to a technically complex environment and a strong long‑term project pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the contractual and commercial management of assigned project packages.
• Manage the full lifecycle of subcontractor and supplier contracts, from procurement through to completion.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, subcontract agreements, variations and commercial documentation.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are being met.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks across the project.
• Review and manage variations, change orders, claims and extensions of time.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure commercial alignment.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead regular commercial and contractual meetings.
• Ensure accurate contract records, notices and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues.
• Monitor progress against contractual milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with contractual requirements and agreed commercial terms.
• Provide regular commercial and contractual reporting to senior management.

Mechanical / M&E Experience

The successful candidate should have a strong mechanical or M&E project background, with a good understanding of complex building services and construction environments.

Experience across areas such as:

• HVAC and mechanical services.
• Chilled water and cooling systems.
• Pipework and mechanical installations.
• Plant rooms and associated infrastructure.
• Mechanical equipment installation and commissioning.
• Building services coordination.
• MEP subcontractor management.

A mechanical background is particularly valuable as the role will require the ability to understand the technical scope behind contracts, variations, delays, procurement and subcontractor performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction, MEP or engineering sector.
• Strong mechanical/M&E bias or background.
• Experience managing major subcontract packages and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and contractual procedures.
• Experience with variations, claims, change management and extensions of time.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand technical project requirements and their contractual/commercial impact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working on data centres, mission‑critical, pharmaceutical, industrial or other technically complex projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• EU working rights are required.

Location & Working Arrangement

• Location: Finland
• Role: Contracts Manager
• Background: Mechanical / M&E preferred
• Working Environment: Site‑based project role with international project exposure

This is a strong opportunity for a mechanically biased Contracts Manager looking to work on a major data centre project and build further experience within the rapidly expanding European mission‑critical sector.

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