Contract Manager

Ensure contract excellence in large-scale projects

At NKT, we are engaged in innovative projects that drive the green transition. Our complex High Voltage cable systems are delivered as turn-key EPCi contracts used for connecting offshore renewable energy to the grid and interconnectors allowing transmission between countries. Our delivery starts with the engineering of solutions, manufacturing of cable and accessories, installation both onshore and offshore to finish of in a test to verify the system.  As a contract manager with NKT you are a key player in making this delivery possible from our contractual interface with customers, permits and subcontractors, you will support across the project team with legal and commercial guidance. 

The Contract Management department at NKT ensures all contractual obligations are met, maximizing our financial performance while minimizing risks. Our diverse team of contract managers is spread across Karlskrona, Malmö, Rotterdam, India, UK, and USA, efficiently supporting NKT's global projects. 

We are looking for a Contract Manager to join our expanding team!

Handle contract management and risk mitigation
As a Contract Manager, you will provide contract advice and support for projects, ensuring risk mitigation during tenders and execution. You will support projects in total or in individual phases, working closely with project managers to ensure compliance with agreements and share contractual lessons learned across teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand contract and commercial bases
• Prepare contract summaries and advice
• Handle claims and coordinate with insurance and legal functions
• Assist in subcontracting for procurement
• Provide training on contract and claims management to project teams

This position is based in Karlskrona, Malmö or Rotterdam. You will report to the Director of Contract Management Department and work closely with various internal and external stakeholders.

Contract manager with attention to details 
We are looking for a person with analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage complex contracts. You have experience in contract management, risk mitigation and claims handling, with a focus on continuous improvement and lessons learned.

• Completed relevant studies with a focus on engineering or law.
• Experience in contract management from a project based organization.
• Knowledge of legal and insurance processes.

Contribute to our continuous improvement journey
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. Join us and take advantage of career development opportunities, work in a collaborative team, and grow your skills in an international setting. This role offers the chance to make an impact on our contract management processes and contribute to our continuous improvement journey.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 19 January 2025. An extract from the criminal record, alcohol- and drug tests, along with personality tests, will be part of our recruitment process.
 
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to Jenni Aronsson, jenni.aronsson@nkt.com.
 
Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380  
Unionen - Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911
 
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
 
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About NKT

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry. 

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023.

We connect a greener world. 

www.nkt.com