Job Description - Contract Manager

Role: Contract Manager



The scope of this complex and challenging project concerns the construction of various pipelines in the Netherlands for hydrogen.



What will you do

As a Contract Manager, you will play an important role in the creation and follow-up of contracts for one or more WNL sub-projects. Each sub-project develops a certain region of the national hydrogen network and has its own project management team. The scope of the contracts is versatile and lies in the field of environmental management, engineering and construction. Based on the tenders and current framework agreements, you supervise the implementation of the further agreements for the design, realization and maintenance of infrastructure.



You draw up the contract management plan and together with the project management team you are responsible for its implementation. For example, you are the point of contact within the (sub)project for all contract management-related matters and you support the project manager or discipline lead in their role as contract owner or realization manager. In addition, you ensure that all stakeholders are well connected to the execution of the contract. You assess the performance of the various contract partners and actively contribute to improving it. You provide proposals for improvement of the contract management processes based on experiences within the relevant WNL sub-projects.



The main tasks consist of:


  • Drafting and implementing the project contract management plan;

  • Drawing up the risk management plan and implementing mitigations;

  • Drafting, negotiating and executing Further Agreements or other specific contracts for the benefit of the project;

  • Supervising the implementation of all established contract agreements, including performing performance management and representing the company;

  • Coordinating the progress meeting with project managers, discipline leads and contract partners

  • Setting up, rolling out and (co-)maintaining contract administration and progress reports;

  • Assessing, handling and tracking contract changes and claims during performance;

  • Monitoring the progress, quality and safety of the implementation;

  • Advising on the application of the procurement strategy and framework agreements within the relevant WNL sub-projects;

  • Recording acquired contract management knowledge and learning points for transfer.




What do we ask of you?

  • HBO/WO working and thinking level.

  • 5-10 years of relevant knowledge of and experience with multidisciplinary integrated contracts based on UAV2012, UAV-GC and/or construction teams.

  • The experience includes drafting both integrated contracts and tender documents.

  • In addition, you have knowledge of the current laws and regulations in the field of procurement within the public sector.

  • Affinity with pipeline construction and/or infrastructure projects is an advantage.

  • Excellent command of the Dutch language, English language is an advantage.






Location: Utrecht

Start: 1ST of December 2026

Duration: December 2027


 
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