Contract & Claim Specialist

Magaldi Group; Campania; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

International EPC exposure

Dynamic, technically challenging work

Job summary

Magaldi Group in Salerno, Italy, seeks a Contract & Risk professional to support the management of contractual and commercial aspects of complex international projects, focusing on risk mitigation and contract compliance.

After an initial development period, the role will progressively gain autonomy in negotiation activities and claim handling, with on-site emphasis during the early phase and occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract administration or project management within EPC / industrial project-driven companies.
• Experience in international environments, preferably outside EU.
• Knowledge of international contract standards (FIDIC, Orgalime, UNCITRAL, UNIDROIT).
• Exposure to claim management practices.
• Understanding of project planning principles (critical path, delays, EOT).
• Site experience (erection/commissioning) is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Degree in Engineering, Law or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Review and administration of contractual documentation (EPC / Turnkey / Supply & Services).
• Identification and mitigation of contractual risks.
• Support to Commercial Department during tender and negotiation phases.
• Support to Project Managers in contract management during project execution.
• Contribution to claim preparation and management (delay claims, EOT, variation orders).
• Coordination with Procurement to ensure contractual back-to-back with suppliers.
• Support in monitoring of project progress, with focus on critical path and contractual impacts.
• Support in management of contractual correspondence with clients and subcontractors.
• Interface with external legal advisors when required.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering, Law or Economics

Job description

The Magaldi Group, founded in 1929, is a global leader in the design and supply of reliable and environmentally friendly solutions for hot bulk materials handling. The company operates worldwide as an EPC and turnkey contractor across power generation, cement, metallurgical, mining and renewable energy sectors.

Headquartered in Salerno, Italy, Magaldi is looking for a

to strengthen the Contract & Risk Management function.

Role Overview

The selected candidate will support the Contract & Risk Manager in the management of contractual and commercial aspects of complex international projects, contributing to risk mitigation, contract compliance and claim management throughout the project lifecycle.

After an initial development period, the candidate will progressively gain autonomy in negotiation activities and claim handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and administration of contractual documentation (EPC / Turnkey / Supply & Services)
• Identification and mitigation of contractual risks
• Support to Commercial Department during tender and negotiation phases
• Support to Project Managers in contract management during project execution
• Contribution to claim preparation and management (delay claims, EOT, variation orders)
• Coordination with Procurement to ensure contractual back-to-back with suppliers
• Support in monitoring of project progress, with focus on critical path and contractual impacts
• Support in management of contractual correspondence with clients and subcontractors
• Interface with external legal advisors when required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract administration or project management within EPC / industrial project-driven companies
• Experience in international environments, preferably outside EU
• Knowledge of international contract standards (FIDIC, Orgalime, UNCITRAL, UNIDROIT)
• Exposure to claim management practices
• Understanding of project planning principles (critical path, delays, EOT)
• Site experience (erection/commissioning) is a strong plus
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Degree in Engineering, Law or Economics

Soft Skills

• Risk-based and detail-oriented mindset
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Pragmatic, structured and hands-on approach
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• High level of reliability and accountability

What We Offer

• Career growth within a structured Contract & Risk function
• Exposure to complex international EPC projects
• Dynamic and technically challenging environment

The position being sought is subject to CCNL Metalmeccanica Aziende Industriali, with a gross annual salary range of between €40,000 and €60,000, based on the candidate's skills and experience.

Availability for occasional travel (approximately one-two trips every two months)

Predominantly on-site presence required, especially during the initial development period

The search is open to both male and female candidates (Law 903/77). Please read the privacy policy pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on data protection (GDPR) at https://www.magaldi.com/it/privacy.