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Contract Manager - Nuclear Energy Projects

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Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 🇫🇷 FranceFull-time - Senior (4-7 years)0 applicantsCloses Jun 21, 2026

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  • Location: Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Work mode: Onsite
  • Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
  • Salary: Salary details are available in the employer description.

Role overview

NUWARD, a subsidiary of EDF Group, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead end-to-end contract operations for small modular reactor (SMR) projects. This Full-time, Onsite position is based in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions. The role involves managing complex contracts for innovative nuclear technology designed to deliver decarbonized electricity and heat to industrial clients and cities. Salary details are available in the employer description.

Job details

This is a Full-time, Onsite role located in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. You will work at the forefront of nuclear innovation, managing contracts for NUWARD's modular, prefabricated SMR platform. The position requires strong contract negotiation, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills in a highly regulated energy sector. NUWARD is committed to combating climate change through advanced nuclear technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle for SMR development projects
  • Negotiate and manage supplier and partner agreements
  • Ensure compliance with nuclear industry regulations and standards
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Mitigate contractual risks and resolve disputes

Requirements

  • Proven experience in contract management within energy or industrial sectors
  • Strong knowledge of procurement and commercial law
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in French; English proficiency preferred
  • Ability to work in a regulated, high-stakes environment

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge low-carbon energy technology
  • Join a global leader in sustainable energy
  • Inclusive workplace committed to diversity

Keywords

contract managementproject managementnuclear energySMRprocurementrisk managementstakeholder managementEDF