Contract Managers

Robert Half Talent Acquisitions is currently looking for Contract Managers (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in Braine-l'Alleud or in Artselaar , with regular presence on project sites.

We are recruiting two professionals for this position:

• a French-speaking Contract Manager
• a Dutch-speaking Contract Manager

For both roles, candidates must have an excellent command of English and a good working knowledge of the other national language .

Our client is a leading international engineering, infrastructure and technical services group delivering complex projects across mobility, energy, industrial and infrastructure environments. Operating at the heart of critical projects, the company combines technical expertise, innovation and operational excellence to create sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients.

Your role :

As Contract Manager (m/f/x), you will play a key role in ensuring that contractual commitments are properly understood, managed and leveraged throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure and mobility projects.

Working closely with project managers, bid teams, legal specialists and operational stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor on all contractual matters, from tender stage through project completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing and monitoring contractual obligations across a portfolio of projects.
• Acting as the key liaison between operational project teams and the central contract management function.
• Supporting projects from tender phase through execution and final close-out.
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual provisions, service level agreements, variations and amendments.
• Supporting bid teams in the identification and assessment of contractual, technical, scheduling and financial risks.
• Preparing and contributing to internal risk review and governance committees.
• Assisting project managers in managing contractual relationships with clients, consortium partners, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinating contractual negotiations and supporting the preparation of claims and dispute files in collaboration with legal teams.
• Identifying, monitoring and mitigating contractual risks while maximizing commercial opportunities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, methodologies and tools.

Your profile for the Contract Manager position :

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management, project controls, project management or a related function within infrastructure, construction, engineering or industrial environments.
• Experience working within complex partnership structures, consortiums or multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor management and contractual governance.
• Solid knowledge of public procurement legislation and public-sector contracting.
• Experience with DBFM, PPP or large infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate contractual requirements into practical business solutions.
• Structured, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, combined with sound commercial judgement.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to contribute to large-scale and technically challenging infrastructure and mobility projects.
• A highly visible position at the crossroads of operations, commercial management and legal risk management.
• A dynamic and multicultural working environment with significant interaction across departments and business units.
• Strong learning and development opportunities within an international organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working possibilities.
• A competitive salary package including a company car, insurance package, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, representation allowance and other fringe benefits.
• A culture that values initiative, collaboration, diversity and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a leading industrial and infrastructure group.

If you're looking for your next challenge as contract manager within a challenging and rewarding environment, don't hesitate and apply now !

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