Position:
The selected candidate will join the Contract Management Department to lead the contractual claims management strategy on national and international projects, participating in the identification, preparation, negotiation and resolution of claims arising from engineering, supply and EPC contracts.
This is a cross-functional position of high strategic value, with continuous interaction with project teams, Contract Managers and the Legal Department, contributing to the protection of the company's contractual and economic interests.
Functions and Responsibilities:
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Lead the Claims Management strategy across the company's various projects.
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Identify early events that may give rise to claims, contractual rights or disputes.
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Analyse main contracts, subcontracts and supply agreements to detect risks and opportunities for cost and schedule recovery.
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Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of complete claim files (Claim Dossiers).
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Prepare and substantiate claims arising from scope changes, delays, accelerations, suspensions and other contractual events.
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Participate in the preparation and defence of extensions of time (EOT).
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Define talking points and negotiation strategies with clients, partners, subcontractors and suppliers.
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Manage the resolution of disputes until agreement or final closure.
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Coordinate actions with the Legal Department in arbitration, litigation or dispute resolution processes.
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Prepare periodic reports on claims, contractual risks and opportunities.
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Promote Claims Management procedures, methodologies and tools within the organisation.
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Foster a culture of "Claim Awareness" among project teams.
Projects:
Initially you will participate in two EPC projects for biomass plants, later extending your scope to other engineering and/or EPC projects in EAG's national and international portfolio.
Required/Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
Desirable Additional Training:
Specialised training in Claims Management, Contract Management or Dispute Resolution.
Required Experience:
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At least 8 years of experience in Claims Management, Contract Management or Dispute Resolution on complex industrial projects.
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Demonstrable experience in EPC, engineering and industrial construction contracts.
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Direct involvement in the preparation, negotiation and resolution of contractual claims.
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Solid knowledge of change management, impact analysis, EOT (Extension of Time) and economic quantification of claims.
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Experience in international and multidisciplinary environments.
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High analytical capacity, results orientation and negotiation skills.
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Experience defending contractual positions against clients, subcontractors and suppliers in EPC environments.
Desirable Experience:
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In power generation, biomass, renewables, hydrogen, cogeneration, Oil & Gas or other complex industrial plant projects.
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Arbitration, mediation or other dispute resolution mechanisms.
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FIDIC contracts or other international contractual standards.
Tools:
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Microsoft Office.
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Desirable experience with document management systems.
Languages:
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English: minimum B2 level, with professional experience in international contract negotiation being highly desirable.
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Spanish: minimum C1 level.
Workplace:
At our headquarters in central Madrid (Quevedo metro station).
Geographic Mobility:
Availability is required for occasional short trips (a few days, sporadically) to construction sites and/or project visits at national and international level.
Vacancy Type:
Permanent position (open-ended contract) directly on the payroll of EAG (Empresarios Agrupados GHESA).
We Offer:
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Stable position in a company that is an international reference in engineering and energy.
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Participation in highly complex and strategically relevant EPC projects.
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International and multidisciplinary environment.
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Professional development in a growing Contract Management Department.
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Hybrid working model, with 2 days of weekly teleworking and flexible hours.
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Competitive remuneration in line with experience and responsibilities.
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Continuous training and language learning plan.
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Intensive working day in summer.
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Meal allowance.
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Life insurance.
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Childcare allowance.
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Flexible remuneration solutions (transport card, meal card, childcare voucher, etc.).
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Discount on private medical insurance.