Location
St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
Are you looking to start your career in contract management within the offshore wind industry? Do you enjoy working with commercial agreements, collaborating with different stakeholders, and learning how contracts support projects from tender through execution? Then keep reading – Cadeler is looking for a Junior Contract Manager with your skills and interest! 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 plays a critical role in the energy transition, with a strong long-term outlook. As our industry continues to develop, so do we! You’ll be based in our Norwich office, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues, and grow your career as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
As our new Junior Contract Manager, you will support the Contract Management team throughout both the tender and project execution phases. Working closely with experienced Contract Managers and colleagues across the business, you will gain hands-on experience with commercial and contractual matters and gradually take on more responsibility as you develop in the role. Your main tasks include:
- Supporting the review and preparation of client contracts together with experienced Contract Managers and relevant internal stakeholders.
- Assisting with contractual matters throughout the tender process, including coordination with Legal, Finance, Tax, Insurance and other stakeholders.
- Supporting the handover of contracts to project teams by helping identify key contractual obligations and deliverables.
- Assisting project teams with the day-to-day management of executed contracts, including variations, claims and contractual risks.
- Supporting contractual matters relating to subcontractor and supplier agreements.
- Assisting with financial forecasting, business control activities and promoting contractual awareness across the organisation.
- Learning about contractual models, industry trends and best practices.
Experience
Recent graduate or up to 1–2 years of relevant experience within contract management, commercial management, project management or a similar field.
About you
You are eager to develop within contract management and enjoy learning, working with different stakeholders and understanding how commercial agreements support projects. You have a structured approach to your work, communicate well and are motivated by working alongside experienced colleagues while gradually taking on more responsibility. You care about the environment and share our mission of accelerating the green energy transition. You work safely, collaboratively and with integrity.
You communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. You are confident using Microsoft Office applications, have good organisational skills, pay attention to detail and enjoy working with different stakeholders. You are curious, proactive and willing to learn. You enjoy working as part of a collaborative and international team.
Qualifications
Hold a relevant academic degree in law, commercial management, engineering or a similar discipline. Some knowledge of BIMCO Supplytime and/or FIDIC contracts is an advantage but not required.
