He/She ensures full compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements related to Basic Nuclear Installations (BNI), nuclear safety rules, quality standards, and traceability as imposed by authorities such as the ASN (French Nuclear Safety Authority). This position is key to securing the legal, financial, and technical aspects of high-stakes nuclear projects.
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Main missions
The Contract Manager is involved from the early stages of projects by providing expertise in drafting, analyzing, and negotiating contractual clauses, in line with industry standards (e.g., EDF procurement codes, INB requirements, GDPR, export control).
During the execution phase, he/she supervises daily contractual management, handles deviations, claims, amendments, and potential penalties, while protecting the company’s interests. He/She acts as a facilitator among stakeholders (project managers, legal teams, procurement, suppliers, regulatory authorities) to ensure contractual compliance and anticipate legal or regulatory risks.
Job activities
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Contractual Analysis in a Nuclear Context: Analyze client, supplier, and subcontractor contracts by integrating the nuclear industry’s specific requirements (sensitive clauses, INB obligations, ASN compliance, safety, confidentiality), and identify associated risks from the tendering phase.
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Contract Execution Monitoring: Ensure rigorous monitoring of contractual commitments (technical, quality, schedule, safety, deliverables), in accordance with nuclear procurement codes (EDF, Orano, CEA…) and internal governance.
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Change and Claim Management: Manage contractual changes (change management), claims, amendments, and potential disputes, in collaboration with project managers and legal counsel. Draft high-stakes contractual correspondence and ensure proper traceability.
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Regulatory Compliance Oversight: Ensure that contractual conditions comply with current nuclear regulations (ASN, INB, nuclear HSE, export control) and maintain strict documentation control.
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Support to Project and Procurement Teams: Assist operational teams in interpreting contractual terms, managing strategic suppliers, and responding to client inquiries within contractual deadlines.
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Negotiation with Stakeholders: Participate in negotiations with clients, partners, project owners (AMOA), and authorities, often within the framework of confidential or classified projects.
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Document Management and Archiving: Implement robust document control procedures, write summaries, position papers, and contract dashboards for project reviews and quality audits.
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Contract Closure and Lessons Learned: Lead the contractual close-out phase: lifting of reservations, financial assessments, contractual feedback, and validation of final deliverables with project and legal teams.
Required skills
A Contract Manager in the nuclear energy sector must possess the following skills:
- Strong knowledge of contract law (public and private) applicable to large industrial and infrastructure projects, preferably in a BNI context.
- Understanding of nuclear regulatory requirements (INB, ASN, export control, EDF codes, nuclear quality standards).
- Proven experience in managing claims, negotiating amendments, and securing sensitive contractual relationships.
- Excellent writing, analytical, and documentation skills, along with strong negotiation and diplomacy abilities.
- Ability to interact with institutional clients, international partners, and strategic technical stakeholders.
- Strong sense of confidentiality, traceability, and vigilance regarding safety and nuclear security issues.
- Fluency in legal and technical English (mandatory for international or consortium-based projects).
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