Jobid=625614296133936825 (0.0992)
Senior Advisor in Contract and Procurement Law 260625-HKO-004
Location: Westraven (Utrecht)
About the Organization
This is the implementing organization of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, dedicated to creating a safe, liveable, and accessible Netherlands through infrastructure and water management initiatives.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor in Contract and Procurement Law to provide expert mandate advice and support on contractual and EU procurement matters within civil engineering execution projects. This is a temporary assignment with the option for extension up to 24 months (2 x 12 months maximum).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide contractual legal and EU procurement advice for civil engineering execution projects
- Deliver mandate advice to support project teams and leadership
- Follow up on improvement actions identified in the 2025 complaints and mandate report
- Simplify and streamline the preparation of contractual and procurement legal advice
- Clear existing backlogs in advisory work
- Support colleagues and alleviate workload pressures
- Prepare the organization for future advisory services with user-centered approaches
Management Structure
This position includes management and supervision responsibilities.
Essential Competencies
Analytical Thinking
- Analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives
- Establish relevant connections and identify potential risks
- Develop comprehensive solutions to contractual and procurement challenges
Written Communication Skills
- Communicate legal concepts clearly and accessibly in Dutch
- Translate complex legal information for non-legal stakeholders
- Produce well-structured, compelling written advice
Persuasiveness
- Substantiate viewpoints with clear, evidence-based arguments
- Respond thoughtfully to counterarguments
- Maintain professional conviction when necessary
Organizational Sensitivity
- Understand organizational dynamics, hierarchies, and power structures
- Empathize with diverse departmental interests
- Navigate complex stakeholder environments effectively
Requirements (Mandatory)
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience providing contractual legal and EU procurement advice at a major public client in the civil engineering sector
- University-level education in private law or related legal discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of EU procurement law with hands-on experience with civil engineering contract types including:
- UAVGC (Unified Administrative and Contractual Conditions)
- DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain)
- D&C (Design & Construct)
- Demonstrated competencies as outlined above, evidenced through:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Performance in potential interview discussions
Key Requirements & Important Information
Language Requirements
- Excellent command of Dutch language (spoken and written) is essential for effective performance
Employment Structure
- This assignment is NOT available for self-employed professionals or entrepreneurs with their own private limited company
- Fee-only construction arrangements are not accepted
- This is an employment-based assignment
Duration & Flexibility
- Extension option: Maximum 2 x 12 months
- Minimum notice period for early termination: 1 month
Areas of Expertise
- Legal & HR Expertise
- Water Management
- Construction & Civil Engineering
- Infrastructure & Roads
- Installation Technology
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineering & Industrial Automation
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