Contracts Manager
BH-313037
Posted: 08/09/2025
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Petrochemical
Contract Manager
đź“Ť Location: Belgium
đź“… Start Date: ASAP
đź•’ Contract Type: Long-term Contract
đź’Ľ Sector: Building Construction / Petrochemical
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to take ownership of the post-award contract management for a major Admin Campus Design & Build project. This role will be the key interface with the EPC Contractor’s commercial team and will ensure all contractual obligations are met efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
đź“Ť Location: Belgium
đź“… Start Date: ASAP
đź•’ Contract Type: Long-term Contract
đź’Ľ Sector: Building Construction / Petrochemical
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to take ownership of the post-award contract management for a major Admin Campus Design & Build project. This role will be the key interface with the EPC Contractor’s commercial team and will ensure all contractual obligations are met efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the post-award management of the Admin Campus contract.
- Resolve administrative and commercial issues in line with internal Delegation of Authority (DOA).
- Ensure timely submission of contractual deliverables (e.g., bank guarantees, insurances, invoices).
- Review and validate technical and commercial content of changes and claims.
- Prepare terms and assumptions for evaluating and defending changes or claims.
- Facilitate and minute bi-weekly Commercial/Change Management meetings.
- Manage and track:
- Contract change notices and amendments
- Contractor correspondence
- Change management log
- Payment certificates and invoice log
- Claims log
- Insurance and guarantee log
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Economics.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract management within the Building Construction sector.
- Experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects is essential.
- Must be eligible to work in Belgium immediately.
- Strong expertise in contract management and Design & Build contracts.
- Familiarity with greenfield petrochemical construction projects.
- Solid understanding of contracting law (English & Belgian law).
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical thinking.
- Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented.
- Team player with a flexible and innovative mindset.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.