Senior Contract Manager

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Senior Contract Manager in Oslo, Norway to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Senior Contract Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of a large EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) subcontractor, ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and commercial performance. The role involves overseeing contract execution, managing claims and variations, and working closely with legal, commercial, and project teams to ensure project success.

The first project you will be responsible for is the Egypt Green Hydrogen project which starts construction later this year.

Main responsibilities 

• Contract Administration & Compliance: oversee and manage all contractual obligations related to the EPC subcontractor; ensure the subcontractor complies with contractual requirements, including scope, schedule, quality, and cost obligations.; act as the main point of contact for contract-related communications and issue resolution.
• Risk & Claims Management: identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle; Manage and negotiate claims, variations, and disputes with the EPC subcontractor; ensure timely resolution of contractual issues while protecting the company’s commercial interests; work with legal and project teams to develop strategies for risk management and dispute resolution.
• Change & Variation Management: administer change orders and variation claims, ensuring they are properly documented, justified, and approved; negotiate pricing and schedule impacts related to variations with the subcontractor; maintain an accurate record of all contractual changes and associated commercial impacts.
• Cost & Performance Monitoring: monitor the subcontractor performance against contractual KPIs and milestones; ensure cost control and budget adherence for subcontractor-related expenditures; support project and finance teams in forecasting and financial reporting related to the EPC contract.
• Stakeholder & Communication Management: coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance teams to ensure smooth contract execution; engage with legal advisors and external consultants when necessary; represent the company in meetings with the EPC subcontractor, ensuring contractual interests are upheld.

Qualifications and competencies 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., MRICS, FIDIC, NEC, PMP, or LLM in Construction Law) is advantageous.
• 7 years of experience in contract management within the EPC or construction industry.
• Strong background in managing large-scale EPC contracts, particularly with international subcontractors.
• Experience with FIDIC, NEC, or other standard contract forms is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in handling claims, variations, and disputes.
• Fluent both written and spoken in English  

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offerScatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.