Contract Manager

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 11 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    EAG Empresarios Agrupados doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • French

    The ad asks for French, or counts it in your favour.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Grado en Ingeniería, Derecho, Administración de Empresas, o similar.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable incorporation into a leading engineering company with participation in strategic national and international projects.

Competitive remuneration package composed of fixed salary, variable remuneration, and an extensive social benefits program:

  • Flexible working hours

  • Up to 2 days of teleworking per week

  • Intensive workday on Fridays and during the summer

  • Meal allowance

  • Continuous training through a specialized in-house catalog

  • Free English and/or French classes with native teachers

  • Incentives linked to official language certifications

  • Life insurance

  • Nursery/childcare assistance

  • Flexible remuneration plan (transport, meals, and childcare)

  • Discounts on private medical insurance.

Requirements

Education & certifications

Degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or similar.

Languages

Professional Spanish and English.

Workplace

Madrid center.

The role

High-complexity national and international EPC and engineering projects in the sectors of power generation, biomass, renewable energies, hydrogen, cogeneration, and other industrial facilities. The selected person will participate in some of the most relevant energy and industrial initiatives in the market, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international environments.

What you'll do

The selected person will be responsible for leading the contractual management of assigned projects, ensuring the adequate protection of the company's interests through the proactive management of the contracts under their charge.

We are looking for a professional with demonstrable experience leading the contractual strategy of complex projects, including the management of change orders, potential claims, extensions of time (EOT), and other aspects related to the defense of contractual positions and the recovery of costs and time. They must provide a strategic vision oriented toward the prevention and resolution of contractual issues throughout the entire project life cycle.

They will have the following functions, among others:

- Review and analyze main engineering and EPC contracts, as well as subcontracts and associated agreements, ensuring compliance with the contractual obligations of clients, partners, and subcontractors, and promoting the necessary actions for the protection of the company's interests.

- Provide support to project directors in contractual management strategy.

- Advise project teams on the interpretation and application of contracts, evaluating the impact of contractual decisions on project execution.

- Identify, evaluate, and monitor contractual risks, opportunities, and deviations, analyzing their economic, temporal, and commercial impacts and promoting the necessary mitigation measures.

- Participate in the identification, preparation, documentation, and monitoring of change orders, potential claims, and other events with contractual impact, collaborating with the Legal Department in the management of controversies when necessary.

- Draft and manage contractual communications and provide support in the resolution of conflicts with clients, suppliers, and main subcontractors.

- Supervise the management of guarantees, bonds, and insurance required under the main contract.

- Prepare reports, indicators, and monitoring reports on the contractual status of the projects.

- Provide support to the Legal Department in the preparation, management, and resolution of claims and contractual controversies.

- Participate in the management of contract closure.

- Provide support to the commercial team in the review of contractual terms during the bidding phase.

- Collaborate with the department in the improvement and standardization of processes, templates, and tools, implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and development of digitalization initiatives.

Skills:

We are looking for a proactive profile, with analytical capacity, attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, orientation toward results and problem-solving, and the ability to work autonomously in high-demand environments.

How you'll work

Availability to undertake occasional site travel and project visits outside the main office, both nationally and internationally.

Stable position (permanent contract) directly on EAG's payroll.

Required experience

  • Minimum 5 years in Contract Manager positions, in complex industrial engineering services and/or EPC projects

  • Demonstrable experience in contractual management, including the management of change orders, claims, and other events with contractual impact

  • Ability to analyze complex contractual documentation, evaluate risks, and develop strategies to protect the company's interests

  • Experience in international and multidisciplinary environments

  • Experience in the management and administration of national and international contracts; knowledge of FIDIC contractual models or other international standards is highly valued.

Valuable:

  • Experience in power generation, biomass, renewables, hydrogen, cogeneration, "Oil & Gas," or other types of complex industrial plants projects

  • Arbitration, controversy resolution, or contractual dispute management.

About EAG Empresarios Agrupados

EAG Empresarios Agrupados is a Spanish engineering and consulting firm specializing in the energy sector, particularly nuclear power. The company provides a wide range of services including engineering, project management, construction supervision, and maintenance for nuclear power plants and other energy facilities. With a strong focus on technical excellence, EAG is a key player in Spain's nuclear industry, supporting both operational plants and decommissioning projects.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1971
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Almaraz, Trillo and 1 more
Website
empre.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • EAG is a Spanish company, so international hires would need to adapt to Spanish work culture and language.
  • The company is deeply involved in the nuclear energy sector, offering opportunities for engineers with specialized skills in nuclear systems, instrumentation, and structural analysis.
  • EAG has offices and projects in various Spanish locations, including Madrid, Almaraz, Trillo, and Garoña, providing opportunities to work in different regions.
  • The company offers positions for both junior and senior engineers, as well as internships, making it accessible for early-career professionals.
  • Given the technical nature of the work, proficiency in Spanish is likely essential for most roles.
All open roles at EAG Empresarios Agrupados

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