Internship: Contract Management in Large Capital Projects

Are you a motivated student with a passion for contract management, risk mitigation, and project execution? Join our Project Procurement team for an internship focused on Contract Management in Large Capital Projects, where you will help clarify roles, responsibilities, and processes that ensure successful project delivery. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement, stakeholder engagement, and risk management while contributing to impactful projects in a dynamic, international environment.

What You’ll Do

During your internship, you will take the lead in creating a comprehensive training pack on Contract Management for Large Capital Projects. This involves gathering insights from multiple stakeholders, analyzing key topics such as roles and responsibilities, risk management, documentation, compliance, and quality, and transforming this information into a clear and engaging PowerPoint presentation. You will work closely with a senior project procurement manager, leverage internal knowledge and innovative tools, and ensure the final deliverable is practical, informative, and aligned with company standards to support onboarding and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Key Achievements

• Deliver a practical training pack that brings clarity to contract management in large capital projects.
• Help project teams limit risks, avoid budget overruns, and reduce disputes with contractors—making a real impact on project success and onboarding for future team members.
• Develop a comprehensive PowerPoint training pack on Contract Management for Large Capital Projects.

What We Offer

• Industry Insight: Gain a deep understanding of how a multinational executes Large Capital Projects and manages procurement processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct interviews with experts and learn how cross-functional teams collaborate in complex projects.
• Skill Development: Enhance your communication, analytical, and project management skills while working on a high-impact initiative.
• Innovation: Use AI and internal resources to create practical solutions that improve contract management practices.
• International Environment: Experience working in a global organization from an inspiring office in the heart of Maastricht, just steps away from the train station.

What You Bring

• Field of Study: International Business.
• Skills: Problem-solving skills, open-mindedness, strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative mindset and proactivity.

Eligibility criteria and conditions:

• Language requirements: Fluent in English
• Final Selection Day: 12.01.2026 in dsm-firmenich office in Maastricht
• Start of the internship: 02.02.2026
• Duration: 4-5 months
• Studies: currently enrolled at a Dutch university or applied science university (hogeschool). Your university will cosign the internship agreement.
• Location: dsm-firmenich Maastricht office
• Compensation: Internship salary is €550 per month.