Contract Manager in Warrington

Join Vestas’ Offshore Contract Management team in NCE, where you’ll help support the commercial and contractual delivery of offshore wind farm projects. Working closely with project managers and cross‑functional specialists, you’ll contribute to keeping projects on track, compliant, and aligned with customer and contractual requirements. This role offers hands‑on experience in risk management, claims handling, and contract interpretation within a highly collaborative execution environment. It’s a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to grow their commercial and contractual skills in the offshore wind industry.

The Customer Project Execution Department oversees all wind farm projects from start to final completion. Once a contract is signed, the team assumes full responsibility for the project until all commissioning tests are successfully completed. Working closely with logistics, procurement, and finance, the team ensures that each project stays on schedule, within budget, and fully aligned with Vestas’ safety and quality standards. They also collaborate with the sales and legal departments to ensure every wind farm delivers the maximum energy yield while meeting all client specifications. The Contract Management team supports the wider execution organisation by handling all contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.

Contract Management safeguards Vestas’ commercial interests during the construction of new wind farms, providing proactive commercial and contractual support to the full project team throughout execution. The team ensures alignment with legal, finance and other internal functions to secure safe, timely, high‑quality and budget‑compliant delivery.

• Lead the commercial and contractual activities during the construction phase of wind farm projects
• Advise internal stakeholders on obligations and deliverables under Turbine Supply Agreements and related contracts
• Oversee proper creation, handling and storage of project correspondence and contractual records
• Manage the project risk process, including maintaining the risk register and contributing to risk assessments
• Evaluate potential claim situations, recommend actions, and manage claim‑related correspondence
• Capture and communicate contractual lessons learned to improve future contracts and processes
• Support Sales and Bid Management with ad‑hoc commercial/contractual input (e.g., planning principles, extensions of time, cost compensation, weather clauses, taking‑over procedures, rate schedules, payment requirements)

• Background in Law, Construction, or Engineering, with strong experience in contract interpretation and the issues that arise from them
• Skilled in negotiation strategy, preparation, and execution
• Solid understanding of UK construction projects, risk management principles and processes
• Experienced in handling conflicts and supporting dispute resolution
• Able to effectively manage and influence internal stakeholders
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management capabilities

• Solid methodical skills
• Awareness of cost and safety considerations
• Independent and structured work approach
• Intercultural awareness and team‑oriented mindset
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with customers and staff at all levels
• Problem‑solving abilities and analytical thinking

We offer an engaging role with development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer. We value initiative, responsibility, and precision. You will join an international team committed to growth, where colleagues support and help each other.

Primary work location: Warrington, UK. This position requires up to 60 days travel per year. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 9/04/2026.

Our commitment to a fair hiring. At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion.