Offshore Contracts Manager & Quantity Surveyor

N-Sea Group; Dordrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great team

Inclusive environment

Growth opportunities

Innovation & teamwork

Job summary

N-Sea Group is seeking a Contracts Manager Projects / Quantity Surveyor to support offshore projects through the lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance, managing commercial risks, and safeguarding the company's interests.

You will translate complex contractual requirements into practical project solutions, work closely with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, and lead contract management activities including claims, variations, and risk assessments across the

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual risk management.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions.
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance commercial objectives with legal and contractual requirements.
• Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong perseverance and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality support to projects and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify, assess, and manage contractual, commercial, and legal risks
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project agreements
• Track key milestones, deliverables, and contractual deadlines
• Manage contract variations, change controls, and additional work authorisations
• Prepare and manage detailed claims for reimbursement and/or extensions of time
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes, including mediation, adjudication, and arbitration when required
• Advise on contractual matters and coordinate the drafting and review of formal correspondence
• Act as a point of contact for clients, partners, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
• Support pre-contract activities, including risk assessments, commercial strategy development, and contractual reviews
• Collaborate with legal, insurance, purchasing, and project teams to support project success
• Guide and coach less experienced colleagues in contract administration and contract management
• Support tendering activities, including negotiations with subcontractors and vendors
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract management practices within the organisation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project and business performance

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract risk management

Negotiation

Relationship management

Contract administration

Project coordination

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Proactive approach

Job description

N-Sea Group is seeking a Contracts Manager Projects / Quantity Surveyor to support offshore projects through the lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance, managing commercial risks, and safeguarding the company's interests.

You will translate complex contractual requirements into practical project solutions, work closely with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, and lead contract management activities including claims, variations, and risk assessments across the