Senior Contract Manager – Large-Scale Projects & Claims

Vanderlande; Veghel; On-site; EUR 59,148 - 79,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Collective pension scheme

On-site health centres

Vanderlande Academy

Company restaurant

Job summary

A leading technology company in Noord-Brabant is seeking a highly experienced Senior Contract Manager to oversee contract and claims management for large-scale projects. This critical role involves shaping commercial strategy and managing risks to drive profitability, focusing on FIDIC and NEC contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong contract law expertise, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of €5,300.00 to €7,100.00 gross per month, along with extensive employee benefits including vacation days and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-value contracts in engineering, construction, or infrastructure.
• Ability to assess scope changes and lead negotiations.
• Experience advising procurement and sales on commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management for major, complex projects.
• Own the claims process from identification to resolution.
• Safeguard project profitability by managing risks.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial negotiation

Claims strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Lead the commercial success of our most complex projects.

We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Contract Manager to take ownership of contract and claims management across large-scale, high-value projects. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our commercial strategy, managing risk, and driving profitability — with a strong focus on FIDIC and NEC contract frameworks.

Your responsibilities

• Lead contract management for major, complex projects with high commercial exposure.
• Own the claims process — from identification and preparation to negotiation and resolution — ensuring timely and favorable outcomes.
• Safeguard project profitability by proactively managing contractual risks, obligations, and entitlements.
• Advise and empower project teams with contractual insights that improve decision‑making and performance.

As a senior member of the Project Management department, you will:

• Manage the full lifecycle of contract administration for large, complex projects — including financial oversight, progress tracking, and commercial governance.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and risk appetite.
• Develop and implement contractual risk frameworks that integrate into project execution and decision‑making.
• Identify, prepare, and resolve claims and change orders, ensuring robust documentation and strategic positioning.
• Translate complex contract terms into actionable processes for project teams, improving compliance and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, legal, procurement, and finance to ensure cohesive commercial execution.
• Monitor and report on project status, risks, and milestones, with a focus on contractual and financial impact.

Your profile

• You are a strategic, results‑oriented professional with deep expertise in contract and claims management for large, complex projects. You bring:
• Proven experience managing high‑value contracts in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or similar sectors.
• Strong command of contract law, commercial negotiation, and claims strategy.
• Ability to assess scope changes, quantify impact, and lead negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Experience advising procurement and sales teams on commercial terms and risk allocation.
• A proactive mindset and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes.

What we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Contract Manager, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry‑leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of €5,300.00 to €7,100.00 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale. On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On‑site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.