Interim Contract / Project Claims Manager

Our client is a leading engineering and industrial services company delivering complex installation and maintenance projects within a large industrial production environment. The role involves reviewing and validating completed installation works against contractual agreements, work orders, change requests, and invoices; analyzing and resolving disputes related to executed works, invoicing, and payment claims with the end client; gathering, structuring, and maintaining technical, contractual, financial, and administrative documentation to substantiate claims; coordinating closely with project, engineering, and site teams to verify completed scopes of work and contractual deliverables; and leading commercial negotiations to secure payment of outstanding invoices while preserving a constructive client relationship.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a Contract Manager, Claims Manager, Commercial Project Manager, or Technical Project Manager within industrial projects; a strong understanding of contract management, claims handling, project administration, and financial follow-up; solid technical knowledge of industrial installation projects enabling effective assessment of completed works on site; excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge claims and defend contractual positions; and is a pragmatic, hands-on professional combining commercial acumen, contractual expertise, administrative rigor, and technical credibility.

This is a freelance assignment, full-time engagement, with a duration of 3-6 months, located in Belgium, and immediate availability is preferred.