Job Description

Senior Contract Manager (FIDIC)- 12 months FTC

Department: Cost Management

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Amsterdam

Reporting To: Jake Bush

Compensation: €70,000 - €100,000 / year

Description

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager (12 months FTC) to oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of data centre construction and infrastructure programmes. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, from pre-award strategy and tender documentation to post-award administration, claims management and final account settlement, ensuring that commercial risk is effectively managed and contractual obligations are upheld across hyperscale and mission-critical infrastructure projects. The role requires in-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts and expertise in the data centre construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer FIDIC contracts in strict accordance with the relevant conditions set out in the applicable book and the project's particular conditions. Ensure that all notices, instructions, claims, contractual correspondence, clarifications of scope gaps, payment certificates and approvals are issued accurately and within the contractual timeframe.
• Support the development of a contracting strategy, a pricing model and a risk allocation framework. These should all be aligned with the project's and the client's objectives.
• Draft and manage RFPs, ITTs, and contract documentation; oversee bid evaluations and lead contract award negotiations with contractors, consultants, and key suppliers.
• Manage the full variation and change control process, assessing contractor submissions for scope, time, and cost impact and providing commercial recommendations to the project team.
• Evaluate, negotiate and settle contractor claims, including EOT requests, delay damages, loss and expense claims, and final accounts, in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the FIDIC contract.
• Maintain robust contract administration records, including correspondence logs, RFI tracking, instruction records, and claims files to ensure full audit trail compliance.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks at pre- and post-award stages, collaborating with legal, finance, engineering, and project management teams to embed contractual requirements into project governance.
• Ensuring that the client/team adheres to the contractual obligations and advising on the contractual steps and procedures under the FIDIC and the client's requirements.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and commercial reporting to track contract performance, cost variances, programme compliance, and risk exposure.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, Construction Management, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Professionally qualified, or actively working towards qualification: CIPS (MCIPS), FIDIC-accredited training or an equivalent qualification, or a clear desire to attain professional accreditation.
• Experience managing and administering FIDIC contracts, including hands on administration of Red, Yellow, and/or Silver Book across the full project life cycle.

Whilst not required, we also look for the followingPreferred Qualifications:

• Experience on hyperscale or colocation data centre programmes with EPC, EPCM, or Design & Build contracting strategies.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, or VOB frameworks and their interaction with FIDIC in multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Experience managing change control, claims assessment, and Extension of Time (EOT) processes on large capital programmes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven experience in contracts management within data centre, construction, or critical infrastructure environments, with a demonstrated track record of delivery in a senior role.

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com