Contract Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Contract Manager. Based at our Gronau location you’ll ensure adequate and consistent standards in contract management in Urenco’s project portfolio. Providing contract management guidance to multiple projects of varying sizes, complexities and types of work.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• KPI Maintenance: Monitor and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety statistics to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Contractual Guidance: Provide expert guidance and support to the project team on all contractual and commercial matters. This includes interpreting contracts, issuing timely contractual notices, addressing potential claims, resolving issues, and managing contract interfaces.
• Contract Administration: Ensure the administration of assigned contracts aligns with Urenco’s policies and procedures, maintaining strict adherence to contractual obligations.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Assist in managing contractual risks and opportunities, ensuring all contract documents are properly controlled, complete, communicated to the appropriate stakeholders, and securely stored.
• Reporting: Oversee the production of required monthly reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in delivering relevant information.
• Performance Monitoring: Track contract performance and proactively inform management of any upcoming commercial or contractual issues, deadlines, or potential risks.
• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records of all contract communications, ensuring that all correspondence is conducted and documented in line with contractual timelines and requirements.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Educational Background: Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Contract Management Accreditation: Certification in contract management, such as SCL, IACCM, CIPS, or an equivalent.
• Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience in managing contracts, ideally across multiple industries.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal terms and conditions related to contracts and commercial agreements.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build constructive, effective relationships with both internal and external multinational stakeholders.
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent skills in communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation, ensuring smooth interactions across all levels.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint to support reporting and presentations.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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