Commercial and Contracts Manager

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Role: Commercial and Contracts Manager
Location: Vasteras, Sweden
Job Overview
Linxon is seeking an experienced Commercial and Contracts Manager to lead our commercial team based in Västerås, Sweden. In this strategic role, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of contracts management, and commercial operations to ensure the successful execution of Linxon's projects. You will play a key role in ensuring and driving profitability, managing risks, and optimizing commercial outcomes for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance and development to successfully achieve commercial objectives of the unit and the projects.
• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and administration of contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with commercial needs.
• Drive commercial and claim strategies and work with appropriate stakeholders to ensure delivery of successful strategies to optimize contract terms, mitigate risks, and maximize commercial opportunities.
• In collaboration with the procurement team, develop and execute procurement strategies and advice project teams on the development of contract terms and conditions.
• Lead and Support the project teams in resolving claims and exceling in disputes management and resolution.
• Provide contractual advice and support to project teams, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market developments to inform decision-making and strategy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration Engineering, or related field. MBA advanced degree or PMI certification preferred.
• Experience with ABT06, AB04, ABK09, FIDIC, NS8407 and similar bespoke contracts is mandatory.
• Profound understanding of project business and delivery of turnkey EPC projects. Having a project management background is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in contracts management, commercial operations, and procurement, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of commercial principles, contract law, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and make strategic decisions.
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse projects and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on global energy infrastructure.

About Linxon
Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge and Atkins Realis's project management expertise to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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