WTG Contract Manager

Application Deadline: 29 November 2024

Department: Renewables

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silkeborg, Denmark

Reporting To: Rune Norgaard

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OWC, an ABL Group company, is a technical and advisory consultancy specializing in renewable energy, including onshore & offshore, fixed/floating wind energy, onshore solar, floating solar, and hydrogen. OWC offers a global service offering, focused on project development services, owner’s engineering, technical due diligence, and independent engineering. We have an unrivalled reputation for providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable solutions, drawing on extensive technical knowledge and practical experience which goes back to the late 1990s in offshore renewables.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced WTG Contract Manager to join ABL Group in Silkeborg, Denmark. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive collaboration, support client relationships, and share knowledge across the team. If you're looking to advance your career and contribute to key projects, apply now

As our WTG Contract Manager , you will lead contract negotiations and execution for developers, ensuring projects comply with TSA terms. You will also act as a contract expert during due diligence processes, providing critical reviews of contractual elements. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and client engagement will be key aspects of your role, with opportunities for senior-level advancement. In addition, you will:

• Act as WTG Contract manager on behalf of developers during the development phase and/or during execution of the TSA.
• Lead the drafting and negotiation of WTG contracts and monitor project execution according to the TSA.
• Act as contract expert on TDDs and VDDs performed on behalf of clients.
• Review contractual aspects such as terms and conditions, program, and price indexation.
• Act as subject matter expert across the team.

This will include sharing of recommendations and guidance as well as reviewing contract schedules. In DWP, we have a high focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team and client relations. Therefore, the following tasks would also be part of the role:

• Participate in internal knowledge sharing forum.
• Support colleagues on tasks when needed.
• Participate and run client meetings.

This position is based at the DWP office in Silkeborg. Hybrid working will be offered. Travel could be required to client sites on an occasional basis.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, with expertise in technical document review, client communication, and offshore operations. They will also excel in collaboration, business development, and mentoring within a dynamic team environment. In addition, you:

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant commercial or technical field.
• Experience in project, sales, or contract management within the wind industry.
• Proven track record in offshore wind project execution.
• Extensive experience in tendering and leading contract negotiations for large-scale construction projects or vessels.
• Strong knowledge of wind turbine contract processes and standards.
• Ability to build partnerships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Leadership mindset with ownership of solutions and results.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on optimizations.
• Excellent multitasking abilities to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Fluent in written and spoken English for effective communication.

Desirable Competencies:

• Master’s degree or similar is a plus.
• Experience with WTG OEMs or offshore wind farm developers is desirable.

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and exciting environment to reach their full potential. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to fine-tune your attention to detail and strengthen your organizational skills and financial knowledge, navigating, supporting, and working with your team and connecting with offices worldwide.

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We will be conducting interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.

For your application to be taken into consideration, please submit your application via the link provided on this page.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Who we are.

ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering our clients the deepest pool of world-class expertise across marine and engineering disciplines from more than 300 locations worldwide.

Headquartered in London, the ABL Group has offices in all major marine and offshore energy hubs worldwide. We have 62 offices in 38 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

The ABL Group is a publicly listed company on the Oslo Børs (Aqua) .