Contracting Strategy and Execution Lead
(Global Infrastructure & Major Capital Projects Organisation)
A global leader in large-scale infrastructure
, port and terminal development
, and major capital projects
is seeking a Contracting Strategy and Execution Lead
to strengthen its contracting governance and delivery capability across a diverse international project portfolio.
This organisation designs, builds, and delivers complex assets across multiple geographies and is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and world-class project execution.
This role is central to shaping contracting strategy, establishing consistent project standards, and providing high-level commercial oversight across greenfield and brownfield programmes.
Location:
Netherlands (with short-term international travel)
What’s on Offer
- Senior-level role with influence across global major project delivery
- Opportunity to shape best practice in contract management , commercial governance , and project controls
- Strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
- Competitive benefits and exposure to high-value, high-complexity programmes
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Contracting Leadership
- Develop and embed a world-class contracting methodology within the organisation’s Project Management Framework.
- Build capability across project teams in contract planning , execution , administration , and close-out .
- Drive consistent application of contract management standards , project governance , and commercial assurance .
- Establish and monitor KPIs , benchmarking performance across the global project portfolio.
- Maintain a structured, central repository for contracting standards, tools, and best practice guidance.
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Engagement
- Define robust Ways of Working with Procurement, Legal, Project Controls, Engineering, and wider project governance teams.
- Provide senior-level reporting and alignment to project leadership and external auditors.
Commercial Assurance & Expert Advisory
- Advise on FIDIC , procurement strategy, commercial risk, feasibility, estimating, and supplier performance.
- Lead assurance activities to ensure compliance with:
- Quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory frameworks
- Contractor and consultant obligations
- Documentation, warranties, bonds, guarantees, and insurance requirements
- Support risk identification, mitigation strategy, and early-warning processes across major projects.
Claims, Disputes & Contract Risk
- Work with legal specialists to manage claims and disputes in a structured, strategic manner.
- Provide recommendations to senior management on optimal settlement strategies, including Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs) and Arbitration .
- Promote a proactive approach to risk management , change control , and contractual compliance .
Candidate Profile
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Law, or a related discipline (Level 8+).
- Proven experience in senior contract management roles within major infrastructure or capital projects environments.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC , EPC contracting models, procurement strategies, and commercial frameworks.
- Demonstrable experience developing contracting standards, governance structures, and assurance processes.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder-management capability.
- Proficient in MS Office and project management systems.
- Project management qualifications (PMI, PRINCE2, APMP) are advantageous.
Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Confident in providing expert advice across multi-disciplinary, global project teams.
- Curious, improvement-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- High integrity, sound judgement, and strong commercial acumen.
Required Skills
Contract Management, FIDIC, Contracting Strategy, Major Projects, Capital Projects, Infrastructure, Ports & Terminals, EPC Contracts, Procurement Strategy, Commercial Governance, Risk Management, Claims Management, Dispute Resolution, Project Controls, Construction Law, Global Projects, Contract Assurance, Contract Administrator, Senior Commercial Manager.
Ready to Apply?
We welcome applications from senior contract management professionals who want to shape contracting excellence across a global major-projects organisation.
