Key Skills
Job Description
As a Contracts Manager Projects / Quantity Surveyor at N-Sea, you play a key role in supporting offshore projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance, managing commercial risks, and safeguarding the company's interests. We are looking for a commercially minded professional with strong contract management and quantity surveying experience who can translate complex contractual requirements into practical project solutions. You work closely with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, providing contractual guidance while supporting successful project delivery. You act as the go-to person within project teams for contractual compliance, claims management, variations, and legal matters. In addition, you contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle Identify, assess, and manage contractual, commercial, and legal risks Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project agreements Track key milestones, deliverables, and contractual deadlines Manage contract variations, change controls, and additional work authorisations Prepare and manage detailed claims for reimbursement and/or extensions of time Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes, including mediation, adjudication, and arbitration when required Advise on contractual matters and coordinate the drafting and review of formal correspondence Act as a point of contact for clients, partners, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders Support pre-contract activities, including risk assessments, commercial strategy development, and contractual reviews Collaborate with legal, insurance, purchasing, and project teams to support project success Guide and coach less experienced colleagues in contract administration and contract management Support tendering activities, including negotiations with subcontractors and vendors Contribute to the development and improvement of contract management practices within the organisation Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project and business performance Requirements: Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual risk management Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions Confident communicator who can engage effectively with clients and stakeholders Strong negotiation and relationship management skills Ability to balance commercial objectives with legal and contractual requirements Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams Strong perseverance and a collaborative mindset Commitment to delivering high-quality support to projects and the wider business What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. A great team of passionate and professional colleagues. A supportive and inclusive work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. The chance to be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork. About N-Sea: N-Sea is an integrated total subsea solutions provider in Survey, UXO ID& Disposal IRM & Construction, Subsea Cable Repair & Installation. We deliver total solutions for subsea infrastructures and assets that meet the needs of our clients in the international oil & gas and renewable industries, with a focus on safety and sustainability. We aim to create a sustainable business and increase our profitability through solid project management and full client awareness. Do you want to be part of our team? Please send your application, including your CV, to [email protected] for the attention of the HR department. For more information about the position, you can contact Joël Martens. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. No rights can be derived from candidates presented without obligation.
Core Responsibilities
The Contracts Manager will support offshore projects by ensuring contractual compliance, managing commercial risks, and overseeing claims and variations. They act as the primary point of contact for project teams and stakeholders regarding legal and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
The ideal candidate possesses strong commercial awareness, extensive experience in contract management and quantity surveying, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions. Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills are essential for managing multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
About N-Sea Group
Industry: Oil and Gas
Company size: 201-500 employees
N-Sea is an end-to-end subsea services provider. With a fleet of 14 multipurpose vessels and a range of in-house systems and equipment, N-Sea delivers smart, fit-for-purpose solutions for subsea infrastructure projects in every stage of the offshore asset life cycle for customers in the international offshore energy industry. Our bespoke solutions focus on specific subsea capabilities, such as survey, UXO ID & clearance, cable repair & installation, or IRM, construction & decommissioning. With the support of an experienced, multidiscipline offshore operations team, we integrate these bespoke capabilities into a single project, delivering a smart, fit-for-purpose, safe and sustainable solution that improves the efficiency of subsea projects and reduces projects risks for our customers. N-Sea Group is a privately owned company headquartered in the Netherlands, with more than 500 people working offshore and onshore, on board vessels and in facilities across Europe and the Middle East, and a revenue of €200M in 2025. N-Sea. Smart Subsea Solutions.