Senior Contracts Engineer (Offshore)

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore engineering sector seeks a Contract Manager with extensive experience in contract negotiation and management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or law and will be responsible for overseeing high-value contracts and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract engineering or management.
• At least 5 years in offshore oil & gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts for offshore engineering.
• Lead the tendering process and bid evaluations.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts for offshore engineering, construction, and installation services.
• Ensure all contract terms comply with company policies and legal standards.
• Lead the tendering process, bid evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, project management, and technical teams to support contractual matters.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure timely resolution of disputes or claims.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract terms throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project cost control and ensure budget alignment with contractual obligations.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract engineering or management, with at least 5 years in offshore oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, risk management, and claims handling.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.