Introduction

Brunel is currently partnering with a leading multinational consulting and project management company to recruit an experienced Contract Manager - Mandarin Speaker.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile industrial project, where you will play a critical role in managing contract administration, commercial governance, and stakeholder relationships while working closely with international clients and Mainland China contractors.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the administration and management of EPC and construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide contractual advice to project teams, ensuring compliance with contract terms, commercial obligations, and company policies.
  • Review, negotiate, and administer contracts, amendments, variations, and claims.
  • Manage contractual correspondence and maintain accurate contract documentation.
  • Support contract risk assessment, dispute avoidance, and commercial negotiations.
  • Coordinate with project management, procurement, engineering, legal, and commercial teams to resolve contractual matters.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders, including Mainland China contractors.
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual deliverables are achieved.
  • Prepare contract reports and provide commercial recommendations to senior management.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or procurement within EPC, construction, industrial, mining, energy, or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong experience administering FIDIC-based EPC contracts or other international standard forms of contract.
  • Previous experience working with Chinese EPC contractors or multinational project environments is highly preferred.
  • Excellent understanding of contract administration, claims management, and commercial risk management.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural project environment.

  • Fluent Mandarin (spoken and written) is mandatory.
  • Professional proficiency in English.

What we offer 

  • Global Network and Professional Community: As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
  • Commitment to Safety and Excellence: We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
  • Competitive Salary Package: A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.

Closing: 09 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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