Sr Contract Manager - Guiding Complex Projects with Confidence

耐克森中国; Oslo; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Oslo is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee major projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and project success. You will play a critical role in guiding Contract Managers and supporting Project Directors, contributing to innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Strong background in contract management and project execution is required for this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in contracts and project execution within EPCI, D&B, or civil projects.
• Familiarity with FIDIC is a plus.
• Strong commercial awareness with a structured and solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Manager on selected project(s) within your portfolio.
• Support Project Directors and guide Contract Managers across several projects.
• Be the focal point for contractual matters and ensure alignment with policies.

Skills

Contract Management

Claims and Dispute Resolution

Project Execution

Commercial Awareness

Education

BSc/MSc in relevant field

Legal Education

Job description

Job Description

Sr Contract Manager - Guiding Complex Projects with Confidence

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our Legal & Contract Management team based in Oslo. In this position, you will collaborate with Project Directors, Project Managers, and Contract Managers across our international projects.

Onboarding You To The Company

At Nexans, our purpose is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering the world’s longest and most complex HV subsea and land cable systems – connecting countries and powering the global energy transition.

CHOOSING NEXANS

When you join Nexans, you become part of a team that electrifies the future. Your career is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and wellbeing.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

As Senior Contract Manager, your insight and leadership will help us deliver projects on time, within budget, and with integrity. You boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and HSE.

How You Make An Impact

You’ll play a key role in securing Nexans’ success on major projects by:

• Acting as Contract Manager on selected project(s) within your portfolio.
• Supporting Project Directors and guiding Contract Managers across several projects.
• Being the focal point for contractual matters and ensuring alignment with policies and best practices.
• Providing senior leadership on claims, negotiations, and project execution.
• Coordinating with legal and contract management teams.
• Sharing knowledge and delivering training on relevant subjects as required.

YOUR STARTING POINT

While there is no “perfect candidate,” these experiences will help you thrive:

• Higher relevant education (BSc/MSc); legal education is an advantage.
• Solid experience in contracts and project execution within EPCI, D&B, or civil projects – familiarity with FIDIC is a plus.
• Experience with claims and dispute resolution.
• Strong commercial awareness with a structured and solution-oriented approach.
• Experience from managing subcontractor packages and/or project teams.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nexans is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.