Senior Contract Manager

7 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Cadeler AS Full time

Senior Contract Manager – Offshore Wind Industry
Multiple locations Created: 28/02/2025
Closing date for applications at 16/03/2025

Are you passionate about leading high-stakes contract negotiations, managing risk, and providing strategic guidance to drive successful projects in a dynamic global environment? Do you want to work in the green offshore wind industry where your skills and expertise will help secure a sustainable future based on renewable energy? Then keep reading – Cadeler is looking for a Senior Contract Manager with your skills and interests

Cadeler is a global partner in the offshore wind industry, specializing in wind farm construction and maintenance. We are part of an industry that is now, more than ever, both relevant and in high demand. As our industry continues to grow, so do we

What will you do?

As our new Senior Contract Manager, you will lead contract negotiations, provide strategic guidance, and ensure agreements align with business objectives while managing risk. You will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the contract lifecycle, from tender to execution, while mentoring, leading and upskilling the organization on contractual best practices.

Your main tasks include:

  1. Lead contract negotiation and contract drafting as part of a cross functional team of sales, technical, and commercial.
  2. Have a strategic oversight and provide advice on contractual risks, balancing competitiveness and risk mitigation.
  3. Lead efforts of internal stakeholder management with legal, finance, and insurance teams to ensure compliance.
  4. Manage and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders to secure favourable terms.

Operations Phase:

  1. Key advisor to the Projects team on contractual matters having a strategic oversight of the contractual aspects in project execution.
  2. Lead discussions with clients on claims, variation and ensure alignment with contractual terms.
  3. Advise on contract execution, variations, and claims resolution.
  4. Collaborate with procurement in drafting subcontractor and supplier agreements.

General:

  1. Increase organizational awareness of contractual risks and opportunities.
  2. Assist Finance with financial forecasting, risk assessment, and cost control measures.
  3. Stay updated on industry trends, evolving regulations, and best practices.
  4. Act as a senior subject-matter expert and mentor, providing guidance on complex contractual issues and upskilling the wider organization.

To succeed in this role

Being part of the Cadeler community means you will have a natural interest and care for the environment and our shared mission to speed up the green energy transition. Your environmental considerations and the safety of our people and the planet will be a key priority in your daily work.

We are looking for a strategic and detail-oriented profile, who can navigate complex contracts, manage risk effectively, and collaborate across teams to drive successful negotiations and project execution.

We think you will be a good match if you:

  1. Education & Skills: Relevant academic background and proficiency in written and spoken English.
  2. Experience: 10+ years of industry experience preferred.
  3. Contract Expertise: Proven track record with FIDIC contracts and familiarity with BIMCO Supply Time is ideal.

Come work with us

By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position focused on delivering excellence in the face of interesting new challenges, within a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities.

Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, but we also have offices in Vejle, UK, US, and Taiwan, as well as colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels.

Use the APPLY button to apply for this position. For data protection purposes, applications are only accepted via the link and are assessed continuously until we find the right candidate, so please don't hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible and no later than the 16th of March.

Cadeler is a key supplier of offshore wind installation, operations, and maintenance services. We are a pure play company, solely operating in the offshore wind industry with an uncompromising focus on safety and the environment. Cadeler's experience as a provider of high-quality offshore wind support services, combined with innovative vessel designs, positions the company to deliver exceptional services to the industry. Cadeler is committed to enabling the global energy transition towards a future built on renewable energy. Cadeler is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: CADLR) and the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: CDLR).

CADELER is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment — it is the foundation of what we do. We are focused on equality and believe that our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age and national origin are all characteristics that make us different and contribute to a more inspiring work environment. We invite all candidates to apply for our open positions and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At CADELER, we aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equal opportunities for employment.

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