Senior Contract Engineer (UAE Nationals Only)

Eni; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Contract Engineer for its Emiratisation program. The incumbent will manage procurement of materials and services, ensuring compliance with policies and quality requirements. This role requires extensive experience in the oil & gas sector, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with international contract formats. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and be fluent in English, with knowledge of Arabic an advantage. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the company's online application system.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role within the oil & gas sector.
• Ability to conduct commercial evaluations and negotiate contractual terms.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contractual and commercial sections of the tender package.
• Conduct critical analysis and contribute to preparation of tender lists.
• Manage all contracting phases and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of commodity markets

Fluency in English

Knowledge of SAP MM and SRM

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with international contracts

Teamwork abilities

Education

Degree in Law, Engineering or Economics

CIPS-type qualification

Tools

SAP MM

SAP SRM

Job description

Job title: SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEER (UAE nationals only)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job reference: 31946

Contract type: Permanent. Please note that this position is part of the Emiratisation Program, only UAE nationals can be considered.

Language requirements: Fluent level of English. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

At Eni , we are looking for a Senior Contract Engineer to join Eni Abu Dhabi . You will be responsible for managing the procurement of work, materials and services in accordance with project procurement policies and procedures, ensuring that delivery, cost, quantity and quality requirements are met. This includes drafting and reviewing contract strategies, final tender reports and contract award memoranda; preparing and evaluating tender packages; and finalising contract awards. You will also conduct commercial evaluations and negotiate complex contractual terms and conditions, while contributing to the development of contracts and procurement strategies and tactics.

Business trips to operational sites and other subsidiaries in the region may be required.

About Eni Abu Dhabi

Eni Abu Dhabi B.V. is a subsidiary of Eni, a global energy company active in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons and natural gas, as well as refining and chemicals activities in the United Arab Emirates. With a robust partnership with ADNOC, Eni Abu Dhabi B.V. is committed to ensuring a stable and affordable gas supply for the country, contributing to its self-sufficiency and status as a gas exporter. Eni Abu Dhabi is also a multicultural organization that brings together professionals from 17 diverse nationalities, reflecting the Eni's commitment to fostering integration and inclusion as core principals of its corporate culture. Our employees thrive within a forward-thinking organization that emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and professional growth, underpinned by our commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Through strategic agreements in exploration and production, refining and chemicals, our presence in the UAE continues to expand, driven by the scale and impact of the Ruwais and Ghasha projects, alongside our strong partnership with ADNOC. The Ruwais refinery, the fourth largest globally in terms of production capacity, enhances our high competitiveness in crude oil processing.

Main Responsibilities

• To prepare the contractual and commercial sections of the tender package and compile the full tender documentation.
• To develop and analyse contract documentation, including reviewing and contributing to the contractual scope of work as per the requisition.
• To draft contract requirements in compliance with all applicable laws and Company procurement policies and procedures.
• To conduct critical analysis, suggest revisions and contribute to the preparation of tender lists, contract strategies and tender evaluation plans.
• To prepare unpriced and priced evaluation models for highly complex and major contracts.
• To perform contractual and commercial evaluations, conduct necessary negotiations of received tenders, and formulate recommendations.
• To develop and propose contracting solutions, pursuing alternative methods to improve contracting practices (e.g. risk / reward models, incentives, alliances), and comparing different purchasing options such as tendering versus single source, renting versus buying.
• To demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and collaborate effectively with other departments and Contracts & Procurement staff to deliver high-quality, seamless customer service.
• To ensure confidentiality is maintained throughout the procurement process.
• To manage all contracting phases in coordination with Contract Holder(s) and other relevant functions, as appropriate.
• To ensure accurate data entry into the "E-Space" system for all ITTs, contracts, and amendments, in line with management instructions, including Local Content, and to provide weekly updates on workload.
• To manage all activities in full compliance with the Company's Code of Ethics.
• To support approval requirements from the JOA and / or Project Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Skills and experience required

• Degree in Law, Engineering or Economics is preferred.
• A CIPS-type qualification is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in a similar role within the oil & gas sector.
• Familiarity with international contract formats and complex corporate and project governance.
• Knowledge of commodity markets and price trends, including various grades, qualities and types of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Fluency level of verbal and written English. Fluency in Arabic would be an advantage.
• High level of proficiency in using all software within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Prior knowledge of SAP MM and SRM modules is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to identify negotiable elements in line with company objectives.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, with frequent interaction across project disciplines and external institutions.
• High level of professional and personal integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

How to apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English .

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual , continuous training , and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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