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Contract Manager - Hydropower Project | Malawi

About the Role
Our client, a leading international renewable energy developer, is delivering a flagship hydropower project in Malawi. They are seeking a skilled Contract Manager to lead contractual and commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle-from contractor procurement through to execution and completion.

This role will play a critical part not only in construction-phase contract management but also in the tendering, evaluation, and negotiation of the EPC contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of contract administration, from tender stage to project close-out

Support and advise during the tendering, technical evaluation, and commercial negotiation phases of contractor selection

Ensure contract execution aligns with technical and commercial expectations

Administer FIDIC-based contracts, ensuring compliance and performance

Identify, assess, and manage variations, claims, and disputes

Liaise closely with legal, engineering, and project management teams

Prepare contractual reports and participate in regular progress meetings

Proactively identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or related discipline

Minimum 8 years' contract management experience within energy or infrastructure projects

Demonstrable experience with FIDIC contract forms, particularly Yellow and Silver Book

Experience in EPC procurement, including contractor tendering, evaluation, and negotiation

Previous involvement in large-scale hydropower or renewable energy projects

Excellent commercial, legal, and stakeholder management capabilities

Prior experience in East Africa or comparable emerging markets is an advantage

Fluent in English (French an asset)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and expatriate benefits package

On-site accommodation, local transport, and support services

Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant renewable energy project

Collaborative international project environment with long-term growth prospects

Contact: [email protected]

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Malawi's most important hydropower developments. If you bring strong FIDIC contract experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to operate in a dynamic international setting, we encourage you to apply and be part of a transformative infrastructure project in East Africa.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.