Junior Contract Manager – Offshore Wind Industry

About the company

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!

Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, but we also have offices in Vejle, Norwich, Rotterdam and Taipei, as well as colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIV).

Your tasks

What will you do? 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.

Requirements

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 an Junior Contract Manager with your skills and interest!

To succeed in this role Being part of the Cadeler community means you naturally care about the environment and our shared mission of accelerating the green energy transition. Safety, collaboration and integrity are fundamental to everything we do.

We are looking for someone who is at the beginning of their career and eager to develop within contract management. You enjoy learning, working with different stakeholders and understanding how commercial agreements support our 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.

We think you will be a good match if you:

• Hold a relevant academic degree in law, commercial management, engineering or a similar discipline.
• Be a recent graduate or have up to 1–2 years of relevant experience within contract management, commercial management, project management or a similar field.
• Have an interest in commercial contracts and contract management and are keen to develop your knowledge further.
• Have some knowledge of BIMCO Supplytime and/or FIDIC contracts (an advantage, but not a requirement).
• Communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Are confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Have good organisational skills, pay attention to detail and enjoy working with different stakeholders.
• Are curious, proactive and willing to learn.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative and international team.

What we offer

By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position focused on delivering excellence in the face of interesting new challenges, within a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities.

How to apply

Use the APPLY button to apply for this position. For data protection purposes, applications are only accepted via the link and are assessed continuously until we find the right candidate, so please don’t hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible and no later than the 09th of September.

If you have any questions regarding the position, and/or for practical matters please contact peopleandculture@cadeler.com.

Other

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.