Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager at Vattenfall

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind, as well as other non-hydro renewable initiatives like PV/Solar and batteries. We currently develop, construct and operate wind generation assets across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.

Contract Management department within the Project Delivery and Engineering function of BU Offshore Wind is responsible for overseeing contract execution of all major CAPEX supply agreements for offshore wind projects. The department works closely with procurement functions to support contract drafting and negotiations during tendering processes and thereafter takes contract ownership. It also has responsibility for claims management.

• Proactive management of contracts to ensure full alignment of the project team and meet contractual obligations of both parties, as well as aligning commercial work progress with the defined project budget.
• Leads package in variation requests and/or notices from a contractor (key interfaces are the package manager, CPM, procurement and legal).
• Ensures that contractual variations and changes or claims with regard to the scope of delivery and services, prices, timeline or other contractual agreements are enforced and up-to-date.
• Monitors and reports contract performance to the project and package MT; in cooperation with the Package Manager, drafts claim‑related correspondence such as instructions, determinations, notices, variation orders and employer’s claims.
• Supports early and holistic preparation and documentation of dispute readiness documentation.
• Supports the procurement manager, package manager, technical and commercial project manager and project director with contractual arrangements, management and award of contracts.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting of package budget.
• Acting as deputy of the Package Manager.

Hamburg, Kolding or Amsterdam

• Graduate degree in a commercial subject, legal, engineering or equivalent with relevant commercial work experience in large scale project execution.
• Commercial contract management experience gained in complex roles including joint ventures and/or large capital projects, in offshore wind or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC and LOGIC contracts, legal and commercial contract terms.
• Strong commercial contract and negotiation experience/skills.
• Working experience and proven track record of delivering capital projects and the ability to interpret contractual and claim management topics.
• Good understanding of construction terminology, progress calculation methods, programmes of work and project timelines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to consolidate large amounts of information and present them in a clear, structured format.
• Demonstrable experience of effective interaction with cross‑functional teams.
• Very good verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a team and build rapport with stakeholders including contractors to support information exchange.

• Project Management: IPMA C/B certificate or equivalent.

• Dynamic Workplace: A diverse environment characterized by team spirit and flexibility.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for career advancement in a growing sector.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages collaboration.
• Attractive employment conditions: A comprehensive remuneration, flexible working hours and locations, two brand new offices in Hamburg and Berlin, employee health and sport support.

We welcome your application in English no later than January 18, 2026
. Please apply exclusively via our website. For more information about the recruitment process, contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email: sa

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