Job Title: Contracts Manager 
Location: Tarragona, Spain
Start Date: August 2025
Work Schedule: Full-time, site-based
Contract: 12 months (minimum - likely to extend) 

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Contracts Manager with strong contract administration and quantity surveying experience to support a large-scale industrial project in the Tarragona, Spain. This role is critical to the successful execution of engineering, construction, and service contracts throughout the full project lifecycle.

As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for developing and managing contracting strategies, drafting and negotiating contracts, handling claims and change orders, and ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute contract and procurement strategies

Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts and purchase orders (POs)

Lead bidding processes and coordinate supplier prequalification and evaluation

Manage contract changes, claims, and closeouts

Ensure SAP and Scout platform data integrity (invoice, PO, and supplier management)

Support project cost forecasting, schedule planning, and commercial compliance

Facilitate kick-off meetings and ensure contractual alignment with technical scopes

Maintain contract documentation, track deliverables, and support reporting

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management for large-scale industrial or engineering projects

Strong knowledge of lump sum, remeasure, and reimbursable contract models

Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and familiar with sourcing tools like Scout

Experience in change management and claims handling

Strong commercial and legal contract awareness

Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil) or Quantity Surveying

MRICS and/or CIPS certification (preferred) 

Experience in the industrial gases, energy, or EPC sector