Contract Engineer

Airswift; Paris; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner is seeking an experienced Contract Engineer in Paris for an e-NG development project. The successful candidate will manage contract strategy and compliance during the Pre-Project and FEED phases while supporting tendering activities. Applicants should have over 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 in the energy sector, and be proficient in contract negotiation and tendering processes. Strong communication skills in English are essential for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
• At least 10 years in the energy industry.
• Strong understanding of contract negotiation and tendering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and administer all contracts for the project.
• Lead contract negotiations and prepare Recommendations to Award.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Tendering processes

Contract law principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Strong English communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contract Engineer to support an e‑NG development project. This role is pivotal in managing contract strategy, administration, negotiation, and compliance across the Pre‑Project and FEED phases, with possible involvement during EPC execution. The successful candidate will support tendering activities, ensure alignment with company rules and regulatory frameworks, and contribute to effective project delivery within a large international consortium environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and administer all contracts issued by the project during the Pre‑Project and FEED phases.
• Manage the CCFT FEED Contract and support the preparation of Execution Contracts.
• Assist the CCFT Manager in technical and commercial clarifications during the FEED CCFT.
• Support the Engineering Manager throughout FEED execution.
• Ensure all tendering and contractual activities comply with regulations, internal procedures, and TotalEnergies rules.
• Prepare and maintain all procedures related to contract management.
• Organize and participate in technical and commercial clarification meetings.
• Lead contract negotiations and prepare Recommendations to Award (RTA).
• Support the Project Control Manager with small contract placement and contract‑related tasks.
• Prepare, track, and maintain variation orders and the variation register.
• Assist the Project Control Manager with claims, disputes, and negotiation matters.
• Advise Project Leadership on all matters related to contract administration and contractual risk.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
• At least 10 years of experience within the energy industry.
• Strong understanding of contract negotiation, tendering processes, and contract law principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Strong English communication skills and ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

The Next Step

We are proud to be growing our project team and are seeking someone who brings experience, commitment, and a proactive approach to contract engineering. Even if you feel you may not meet every requirement, we encourage you to contact our recruitment partner, Airswift, to discuss how your background may contribute to the success of this project.