Contract Manager

Contract ManagerBeing part of the development of new nuclear power in Sweden is a unique opportunity – and a central part of the future sustainable energy supply. Videberg Kraft is a project company with the mission to develop, construct, and operate Sweden’s future nuclear power.     Joining us means being part of building a company from the ground up, with processes, systems and ways of working shaped in parallel with the project itself. Here, progress depends on people who can move forward with confidence, even when not every answer is known, take full responsibility, and look beyond their own role to help the wider project succeed. We are now looking for a Contract Manager who will be responsible for contract management within our nuclear scope.Your roleAs Contract Manager in the Supply Chain & Contracting team, you will play a key role in ensuring that our agreements with technology, project and supply-chain partners are effectively implemented, governed and administered throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager responsible for the nuclear scope, as well as Engineering, Permitting and Licensing, Legal, Finance and other functions.The role combines commercial and contractual expertise with structured project execution. You will ensure that Videberg Kraft maintains a clear and fact-based contractual position throughout the project.Your focus areasManage and administer major contracts and agreements within the project’s nuclear scope throughout their lifecycle, from establishment and mobilisation to execution, completion and close-out.Help establish and maintain the commercial and contractual relationship with our technology and project partner.Maintain a clear overview of contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, dependencies and responsibilities for both Videberg Kraft and contracted parties.Manage contractual notices, instructions, variations, change requests and other formal communications in line with agreed contractual procedures and timelines.Lead the commercial and contractual assessment of changes, evaluating their impact on scope, schedule, cost, risk and contractual responsibilities.Identify potential claims and disputes early and coordinate their assessment, mitigation and resolution together with relevant internal stakeholders.Support commercial negotiations and resolution of contractual issues with suppliers and project partners.Coordinate input on contractual matters from other project workstreams and relevant functions.Support and guide project team members in understanding contractual obligations, commercial mechanisms and appropriate supplier interactions.Contribute to the development of contract management processes, templates, systems and ways of working as Videberg Kraft builds its project organisation.Your qualificationsRequired:An educational background in engineering, business administration, economics, supply chain, law or another relevant field.Substantial experience in contract management, procurement or supply chain, typically ten years or more, with the breadth and depth needed to navigate large and complex projects.Experience from large industrial companies or industrial projects, preferably in an in-house role. Consulting experience on comparable assignments is also relevant.A sound understanding of contracts, their legal implications and their practical management.Strong commercial understanding and the ability to analyze the implications of contractual terms and issues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Swedish and English.Preferred:Experience from the nuclear industry, the broader energy sector, or other highly regulated and safety-critical industries.Experience working in an international environment.Experience working in an international environment.Who you areAre commercially minded while maintaining a strong focus on long-term project objectives and relationships.Have strong analytical skills and are able to establish a clear contractual position based on facts, documentation and agreed requirements.Are structured and disciplined and maintain control even when the surrounding project environment is changing rapidly.Are persistent and solution-oriented and can navigate complex issues involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.Communicate clearly and can explain complex contractual matters to both commercial and non-commercial stakeholders.Enjoy working collaboratively in an international environment where safety, quality and long-term project success take precedence.What we offerA key role in ensuring structured and high-quality contract execution within one of Sweden’s most significant industrial projects.The opportunity to work in a complex, multi-contractor environment with high impact on day-to-day delivery.A position in an experienced team with close collaboration across functions and partners.The chance to contribute to building processes, structures, and ways of working from the ground up.If you have questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact the hiring manager, Arvid Gällström, at [email protected]’re reviewing applications continuously, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The application deadline is November 20, 2026.We look forward to hearing from you!