Tender & Contract Specialist

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas company in the UAE is looking for a Tender & Contract Specialist to manage tenders and contracts in drilling services. This role involves preparing submissions, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience, including 3 years in the Oil & Gas sector, alongside excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent chance to contribute to significant projects in the region.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the E&P industry as a Tender Coordinator and Contract Administrator.
• Minimum 3 years of Oil & Gas experience specifically in drilling operations.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and drilling-related contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, submission, and evaluation of drilling tenders.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle including drafting and negotiating terms.
• Identify and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks in tender processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Tender & Contract Specialist Oil & Gas

Location: UAE

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tender & Contract Specialist to manage the preparation submission and administration of tenders and contracts related to drilling services and operations in the Oil & Gas industry. The role requires extensive experience in drilling operations contract negotiation and procurement planning. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual terms risk management and effective coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Management

• Lead and coordinate the preparation submission and evaluation of drilling tenders in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Work with engineering operations and finance teams to gather cost estimates and technical inputs for bid submissions.
• Identify and mitigate tendering risks ensuring competitive and compliant proposals.
• Prepare detailed bid packages ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Contract Management

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle including drafting reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Ensure all contracts meet legal commercial and operational requirements.
• Monitor contract ensuring compliance with timelines budgets and performance standards.
• Manage amendments variations and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws industry regulations and safety standards.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify assess and mitigate legal financial and operational risks in tendering and contracting processes.
• Advise management on contractual and commercial risk mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder & Financial Management

• Act as the key liaison between internal teams clients and contractors.
• Assist in cost estimation financial tracking and invoicing for contracts.
• Ensure financial control of contracts tracking variations and claims to stay within budget.

Candidate Requirements

• 10 years of experience in the E&P industry as a Tender Coordinator and Contract Administrator.
• Experience as a Drilling Engineer and Contract Administrator with extensive knowledge of the drilling industry.
• Minimum 3 years of Oil & Gas experience specifically in drilling operations.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations industry standards and drillingrelated contracts.
• Excellent negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a leading Oil & Gas project in the UAE. If you meet the criteria we encourage you to apply.