Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Administration Manage the full contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract negotiation to execution, renewal and close-out. Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts, supplier agreements and subcontractor agreements.

Ensure contracts comply with company policies, applicable regulations and industry requirements. Review contractual terms and conditions, identifying potential commercial, financial and legal risks. Maintain accurate contract records, including amendments, renewals, variations and contractual correspondence.

Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, deadlines and performance obligations. Commercial & Risk Management Work closely with commercial and operations teams to ensure contractual requirements are aligned with business objectives.

Identify and mitigate contractual risks relating to liabilities, indemnities, warranties, insurance, payment terms and termination clauses. Manage contract variations, extensions, claims and disputes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Support negotiations with customers, vendors, subcontractors and other business partners. Monitor contract profitability, cost implications and commercial performance. Assist in resolving contractual disagreements and escalating complex matters to management or legal counsel when required.

Tendering & Stakeholder Coordination Support tender preparation, bid evaluations and commercial proposal submissions. Review tender specifications, contractual requirements and commercial terms before submission. Liaise with internal departments, including procurement, finance, operations, project management and legal.

Coordinate with external customers, shipowners, shipyards, suppliers and service providers on contractual matters. Provide contractual guidance and recommendations to management and project teams. Prepare regular reports on contract status, outstanding obligations, commercial risks and claims. Job R