Contract Manager

Company Description

Veolia aims to be  the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to “Resource the world” demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet.

By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Resourcer, but you will also take part in providing complete solutions for water treatment. By innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and product recovery, we want to offer water related solutions suited for every application.  

World leader in its market for over 50 years, SIDEM, a subsidiary of VWT, designs and builds the largest desalination plants in the world.

SIDEM's mission is to provide its customers with state-of-the-art desalination technologies that guarantee the greatest possible energy efficiency.

Enthusiastic and passionate, optimistic and determined, we move forward to meet together the technical, industrial and environmental challenges that mark the progress of our major projects and technological developments.

Do you want to be part of this great human and collective adventure? Don't hesitate to apply for this position.

Become a player in ecological transformation by joining us!

Job Description

The Contract Engineer optimizes project risk and opportunity management through effective contractual management with clients, partners, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Analysis and Compliance:

   • Analyze and summarize main contracts for project teams

   • Ensure adherence to contractual procedures

2. Risk and Claims Management:

   • Identify and analyze potential claims and contractual risks

   • Develop strategies for claim management and dispute resolution

3. Financial Oversight:

   • Review payment requests and subcontractor certificates

   • Assess financial impacts of contractual variations

4. Negotiation and Communication:

   • Lead contractual negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers

   • Draft and manage contractual correspondence

5. Project Optimization:

   • Identify opportunities for time and cost savings within contractual framework

   • Advise on contractual aspects of project planning

Qualifications

You have a Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Law and over 5 years in contract management for complex project ? 

You haveproficiency in international contracts and strong knowledge of contract law and risk management?

You are/have: 

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Native or native-equivalent in English proficiency.

This job is for you!

Additional Information

We offer you the opportunity to join a Group whose goal is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation!

What are the advantages of joining us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking collaborative team who will focus on your future career and development both locally and internationally
• Possibility to be part of exciting projects outside of your daily work/ scope for your company
• We are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible
• Veolia is committed to a global social pact for its employees in all its geographic regions.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.