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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Project Contract and Claim Manager Works

Reference ID:  9422

Function

 

Do you want to play a key role in the energy transition and contribute to key projects in the interest of society?

 

Elia Group's Works Procurement team is looking for a driven Project Contract and Claim Manager to join our dynamic team.

Our Works team plays a crucial role in the sourcing and strategic procurement of works necessary for the construction of Elia Group’s grid infrastructure. This includes a wide array of projects, such as electrical and civil works in high-voltage substations, high-voltage lines, underground cables, and turnkey solutions. Our commitment extends beyond procurement to follow-up on ongoing projects, ensuring they progress smoothly from a commercial and contractual standpoint.

We are therefore thrilled to expand our team with a Project Contract and Claim Manager Works to oversee two major substation projects under EPC-FIM (Engineering-Procurement-Construction with Free Issued Material) contracts. These critical projects are key to supporting Belgium's growing electricity demands as part of the ambitious Ventilus and Baekeland programs.

As Project Contract and Claim Manager, you will manage 2 high-volume contracts and have a wide range of responsibilities, including: 

 

  • Support and consult the project team in all contractual and commercial aspects to ensure that the construction project is successful at all levels of the project lifecycle, including participation in different project meetings.
  • Ensure the actual service provided by the contractor is in accordance with the agreed service levels, standards and commercial conditions.
  • Handling and proactively manage contract scope/planning changes, variations orders and possible issues together with the technical project team and relevant stakeholders.
  • Drafting and manage commercial documentation and correspondence, including record-keeping, reporting, performance monitoring, price adjustments… and formal communications.
  • Manage contract risks, claims, disputes and resolution in an appropriate way and with the relevant internal stakeholders (project team, legal, safety, procurement), including strategies to mitigate and avoid claims/disputes.
  • Provide feedback (lessons learned) to internal Elia Group teams, like buyers and contract managers in order to prevent or anticipate issues for future or other ongoing projects.
  • Moderating the interfaces between supplier and the Elia Group teams especially in escalated situation. Together with the project team, coordinate with the Contract and Supplier Managers responsible for the Materials to facilitate problem solving regarding delivery, quality… issues on the project.
  • Supplier management on the project to ensure a constructive environment, hence contributing to the contract delivery, exchanging on relevant subjects with the Works Substations Supplier Manager.
  • Manage the contract closure at the end of the project.

 

In addition, the following items will also be part of your tasks:

 

  • Follow up and review the qualification process of new players for future EPC projects
  • Alignment with your peers (Buyers & Contract Managers, project managers, at Elia and/or 50Hertz) about approaches and to share insights about market and category knowledge to help better negotiating contractual terms or defining future strategies
  • Working on challenging transversal objectives within the works team, procurement department or Elia group workgroups.

Your Profile

 

  • You have a master's degree with a technical, commercial or legal background or equivalent through experience.
  • You have minimum 5-year experience in project contract management of large infrastructure projects, preferably Turnkeys or EPC projects
  • You have a strong technical affinity. 
  • You are structured, organized and proactive, you work autonomously but attach great importance to a team.
  • You are analytical, problem solving, solution-driven, strong communicator, persuasive and dare to question existing issues. 
  • You have a strategic focus and wider view on the whole project targets and Elia Group interests - incorporated into your daily work – without losing sight of the project deadlines.
  • You are fluent in Dutch and English and have a good knowledge of French.

 

Experience in following areas are considered an advantage:

  • Have experience with Turnkey or EPC-types of contracts
  • Have experience in negotiations or knowledge about contract dispute & resolution (de-escalation) mechanisms
  • Have experience with MS office suite, Aconex, SAP and/or Ariba Sourcing

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

 

  • Based in Belgium, mainly Monnoyer office (Léon Monnoyerkaai 3. 1000 Brussels) and on the project locations (regio Ghent & Bruges)   
  • No (recurrent) or few travels to Berlin expected

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!

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