Contract Manager Nuclear D&R,EMEA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. Westinghouse Electric Company scores A on the Alion truth index.
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About the role:
As a Contract Manager Nuclear D&R, EMEA you will support complex projects and tenders within the nuclear decommissioning and remediation sector across EMEA.You will support the management, administration and negotiation of high-value contracts throughout the tender and project delivery lifecycle. You will work together with project management, engineering, planning, commercial, finance and legal teams. You will report to the Contract Manager Lead D&D and be located in Europe.
Model of work: hybrid.
Travel within the EMEA region, approximately 20%-30% of your time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the daily contract management of nuclear decommissioning and remediation projects across EMEA.
- Review, interpret and administer contracts based on FIDIC, NEC or similar international contracting frameworks.
- Prepare contractual notices, formal correspondence, change requests, claims submissions and responses.
- Monitor contractual obligations, deadlines, notification requirements and conditions precedent.
- Maintain contract management tools and registers, including:contractual obligations matrices, notice registers, change and variation registers, claims and potential claims registers, assumptions and deviations registers, decision and instruction logs.
- Identify contractual risks and opportunities and communicate them to project and business leadership.
- Support the preparation, assessment and negotiation of variations, extensions of time and contractual claims.
- Coordinate the collection and preservation of technical, schedule and cost information required to support contractual positions.
- Participate in project reviews, risk meetings, change-control meetings and technical and commercial discussions.
- Support bid and tender processes, including: review contractual conditions, prepare contractual deviations and qualifications, identify important contractual risks and opportunities, coordinate company partner input, support during customer negotiations.
- Support the flow-down of contractual obligations and risks into subcontracts and purchase orders.
- Help manage disputes and claims, including the preparation of factual and contractual analyses and coordination with internal or external legal advisers.
- Contribute to the implementation of contract management processes, templates and best practices.
- Provide practical contract management guidance to project teams.
Qualifications:
- Degree in law, construction law, commercial management, contract management or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in legal, contract management, construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure or another project-based industry.
- 8+ years of experience with contractual principles and analyzing complex contractual issues.
- Experience reviewing commercial or construction-related contracts.
- Experience with FIDIC, NEC or similar international contract forms is desirable.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial or other complex projects.
- Previous experience in nuclear decommissioning, nuclear projects or another regulated industry is desirable.
- Exposure to claims, variations, extensions of time or dispute resolution is desirable.
- Experience with project delivery, change management, project schedules and cost impacts is desirable.
- Excellent written and spoken English. Additional European languages are an asset.
This position may be based in multiple European countries. Compensation is location-specific and will be determined in accordance with local market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate's qualifications. For positions based in countries with pay transparency requirements, the applicable salary range will be provided in accordance with local legislation.
Why Westinghouse?
We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.
Below is an example of what employees can expect:
Attractive pay
Hybrid work opportunities
High flexibility and autonomy
Great health and welfare benefits
Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
Learning and development opportunities
Employee referral program
We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.
Recruiters will provide specific benefits information that is applicable for this role
You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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