Senior Contract Manager - Installation Vessel Category

Location(s): Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP Coventry, COV, GB, CV4 8PB

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Join our Offshore Categories Procurement team as a Senior Contract Manager, where you will lead the strategic management of a long-term framework agreement for Construction Installation Vessels across multiple Offshore Wind Projects.

This pivotal role ensures seamless delivery through both development and construction phases. Where required, you will also be responsible for tendering and negotiating contracts for ancillary services/equipment associated with the Vessel (e.g. mission equipment, noise mitigation) to optimise use of the long-term framework.

• Lead the management of high-value, complex contracts, ensuring all deliverables are delivered on time and within scope during construction and pre-construction phases.
• Establish close collaboration with the central steering committee, individual package teams and wider procurement and construction teams; assisting with planning, advising on contractual and commercial issues and supporting project specific contracting.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for contractors, overseeing all contractual and commercial matters. Including both verbal and face-to-face negotiations which you will be required to lead.
• Where required, manage the preparation of Employer/Charterer communications ensuring timely professional responses to Contractor/Owner correspondence, including comprehensive reporting.
• Oversee change management processes, including variation orders, cost control, and claim resolution to protect project interests.
• Manage tendering and negotiation for ancillary vessel services and equipment, securing optimal commercial outcomes.

• Extensive experience within the maritime sector with a developer or vessel owner/operator. With comprehensive knowledge of BIMCO Charters. Familiarity with FIDIC and LOGIC contract forms is advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring project resilience and cost efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting, negotiating, and managing high-value, high-risk contracts and claims.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support global project delivery where required.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and geographies.
• Experience in international working environments.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex contract terms and negotiate effectively.
• High proficiency in English, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all interactions.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

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ad code 91520, application period: 01/03/2026. Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale Contact Business: Emma Edwards

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years' experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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