Background to Aukera

Aukera is a leading pan-European renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP), dedicated to accelerating the energy transition across the continent. Headquartered in Belgium, with offices in Brussels, Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome, and Berlin, we manage a diversified pipeline of over 15 GW in onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Currently, we have close to 600MW in construction with another cca 800MW to go into construction in the next 6 months.

We pride ourselves on our values and our collaborative, supportive working environment. Our team is friendly, caring, highly professional, and deeply committed to making a real impact on the planet and delivering value for our shareholders. As a rapidly growing company, we seek high performers from all backgrounds who are self-motivated, take ownership, and are passionate about driving value creation. We value diversity and are proud to have an international team representing 14 nationalities, with around 30% female employees. At Aukera, mutual respect and effective collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

The Contract Manager will play a key role in supervising and enforcing contractual compliance across all EPC, supply, and construction agreements during the execution phase of our renewable energy projects. Working in close coordination with the Construction team, this role ensures that contractors and suppliers meet their contractual obligations, while proactively safeguarding the Company’s commercial and legal position at all times.

Fully integrated within the Legal Department, the Contract Manager will also contribute to contract negotiations, the refinement of internal templates, and the continuous development of robust contractual strategies that support the Company’s growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and enforce contractual compliance by EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers throughout project execution.

• Draft clear, well-structured, and strategically positioned contractual notices and formal communications to protect the Company’s rights and entitlements.

• Provide continuous guidance to the Construction team on contractual interpretation, risk allocation, claims strategy, delay and variation mechanisms, and enforcement of remedies under EPC and FIDIC-based contracts.

• Identify early any deviations, risks, or potential claims, and propose practical and commercially aligned mitigation measures.

• Support the Legal Department in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, amendments, and project-specific terms when required.

• Maintain comprehensive and organised contractual records, correspondence logs, and change-management documentation.

• Contribute to the development of internal best-practice guides, training materials, and contractual management processes.

• Collaborate effectively across functions—Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, and Development—to ensure consistent decision-making and alignment with contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Law; contract management qualification preferred.

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in contract management for renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Strong working knowledge of EPC contracts and FIDIC forms (notably Silver and Yellow Book structures).

• Hands-on experience managing contract execution, including notices, claims, variations, delays, and risk-management strategies.

• Excellent drafting skills with the ability to prepare precise, assertive, and professionally articulated communications.

• Ability to understand complex technical, commercial, and legal issues and translate them into clear, actionable advice.

Key Competencies

· Strong verbal and written skills in English and the local language of the office location are required. Proficiency in an additional language from our offices will be an advantage.

· Energetic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

· Sharp analytical skills and the ability to anticipate issues before they escalate.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams.

· Resilience, adaptability, and confidence in high-pressure environments.

· Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and protecting the Company’s interests at all times.

Employee Benefits

· Competitive package tailored to the office location