Senior Contract Manager

Grid Infrastructure, Energy & Major Projects

A global engineering and technology organization is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to support large-scale infrastructure, energy, utility, data center, and electrification projects. This role will serve as a key advisor to business and project teams, helping manage contractual risk, support complex project negotiations, and drive successful project delivery across major capital programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused contracts professional with deep experience supporting EPC, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify contractual and commercial risks across major infrastructure and engineering projects and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Advise project teams throughout the full project lifecycle, including bid preparation, tender reviews, contract negotiations, project execution, and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
  • EPC and EPCM agreements
  • Framework agreements
  • Consortium and joint venture agreements
  • Procurement and supplier contracts
  • Settlement agreements
  • Financial and project support instruments
• Support contract strategy and risk management efforts during competitive tender processes.
• Partner with project management, procurement, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on contractual obligations and project objectives.
• Promote dispute avoidance and assist project teams with claims management and resolution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and ethical business standards.
• Advise on competition law, anti-bribery and corruption requirements, and broader compliance matters.
• Participate in internal risk reviews and executive reporting processes, clearly communicating legal and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with legal and commercial teams across multiple regions and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• 10+ years of experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, contract management function, or major projects environment.
• Significant experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, utilities, energy, engineering, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale EPC contracts and complex project agreements.
• Experience supporting projects involving power transmission, grid infrastructure, substations, renewable energy, data centers, transportation, industrial facilities, or related sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial judgment and risk assessment capabilities.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contractual arrangements with customers, partners, suppliers, and contractors.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent English required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to support high-profile infrastructure and energy transition projects.
• Exposure to complex international contracting and project delivery environments.
• Significant interaction with senior leadership, project teams, and global stakeholders.
• Career growth within a dynamic and innovative organization focused on large-scale engineering and technology solutions.

Ideal Background

This role is particularly well suited for professionals with experience in:

• Energy and utilities
• Transmission and distribution projects
• EPC/EPCM contracting
• Data center development
• Renewable energy projects
• Construction and infrastructure development
• Major capital projects and project finance environments

If you're a strategic contracts professional who enjoys navigating complex project risks while helping deliver critical infrastructure projects, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.