Contract Manager (Infrastructure) - Dutch & English

Our client is a public water authority in Zeeland is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee contracts with parties involved in dike enforcement - one of the most critical areas of Dutch water infrastructure.

You bring a background in government procurement, specifically in services contracting, and feel at home in an infrastructure context. Experience with dike-related or civil works procurement is a strong advantage. If you want your work to have real societal impact, this role puts you right at the heart of it.

Please note: The salary of €4,780 - €6,583 GPM is based on 36 hours per week.

Job Profile for Contract Manager (Infrastructure)
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop, draft and implement procurement strategies and procurement plans
• Provide functional direction to procurement advisor(s)
• Ensure that technical and environmental requirements are accurately translated into the contract
• Act as the main point of contact and sparring partner for the project team in relation to all procurement and contract management processes
• Support and advise other role holders on contract control based on risks and opportunities
• Responsible for contract management during the execution phase of services and works. Ability to apply Systeemgerichte Contractbeheersing (SCB), a system-based approach to contract management
• Participate actively in a national collaboration structure in activities aimed at knowledge sharing in the field of contracting and tendering

Candidate Profile for Contract Manager (Infrastructure)

• Must be fluent in Dutch, both written and spoken
• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) or higher
• Experience as a Contract Manager or Procurement Advisor within infrastructure projects
• Experience working in project-based environments, including contract management processes and procurement and contract management across exploration, planning and execution phases
• Experience in drafting procurement plans and developing tender strategies, preferably for infrastructure projects
• Familiar with preparing, tendering and managing (engineering) services
• Knowledge of UAV-GC 2005, Dutch procurement legislation, procurement terms and conditions, BPKV and SCB
• Proactive attitude and able to work effectively within a team

What Our Client Offers

• Flexible working schedule between 24 and 36 hours per week
• Individual Choice Budget (21% of the gross salary), which can be used for additional leave or paid out as extra income
• Personal basic budget of €6,000 per five years, to support wellbeing and career growth
• Minimum of 21 annual leave days
• Solid pension plan and travel reimbursement
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre
• Office location with good public transport accessibility
• Pool cars available for business-related travel
• Partial gym reimbursement
• Full set of equipment provided, including laptop, tablet and mobile phone
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options