Contract manager fluent german
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Aventa in Milano
Confidential - international cable manufacturer (Transmission BU) Location Germany (various sites) - Milan, Italy also considered Contract Permanent Office + Hybrid Seniority Intermediate (3-5 years) Start Q3 2026 (target) Languages Fluent German and English (mandatory) The opportunity Join the Transmission Business Unit of a leading international cable manufacturer delivering complex HVDC and HVAC EPC projects across Europe. The portfolio covers grid interconnection, offshore wind export systems and major utility programmes with multi-hundred-million euro contract values and tight delivery timelines.
As Contract
Manager, you will safeguard the company's contractual position throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with Project Directors, Procurement, Legal and Finance to manage change, claims and compliance across an active portfolio.
What you will do Manage EPC contracts through execution and warranty phases (amendments, variations, renewals) Lead change orders, claims, back charges and penalty‐related matters end‐to‐end Advise project teams on FIDIC / NEC contractual obligations,
risks and entitlements Track milestones, notices and contractual deadlines to maintain full compliance Drive contract close‐out, certificates, acceptances and documentation packages What you bring 3 to 5 years'
experience as Contract Manager, Legal Counsel or equivalent project‐driven role Track record in EPC contract negotiation, amendments, claims and change management Working knowledge of FIDIC and / or NEC contract suites Experience in energy, infrastructure or construction (HVDC / HVAC / submarine cable a strong plus) Fluent German and English (mandatory). Italian a plus.
What we offer Competitive package based on experience. Hybrid working with travel to European project sites. Direct exposure to flagship HVDC and offshore wind transmission programmes shaping the European grid. Career path within a top-tier industrial group's Transmission BU.
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