Contract Specialist (Projects)

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Contracts Specialist based in Aberdeen for a long-term contract role. The ideal candidate will manage contract administration and compliance for major capital projects in the North Sea. Responsibilities include overseeing contract management activities and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. A strong background in contracts management, especially related to subsea operations, is essential. Proficiency in SAP and negotiation skills will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Advisor on capital projects managing multiple contracts.
• Strong knowledge of formal SCM systems and contract drafting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award contract/commercial management of existing contracts.
• Prepare and administer minor third-party contracts.
• Coordinate with Legal and functional SMEs for contracting support.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Business Management, or Law

Tools

SAP

e-Procurement systems

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

Our client is recruiting for the position of Contracts Specialist, based in Aberdeen. This is a long-term contract role with a large North Sea operator to support a portfolio of major capital projects, decommissioning and subsea contracts. This role would suit someone who has been working at a similar level with another North Sea operator.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award contract / commercial management of contracts already in place (Subsea, Topsides and Decommissioning), including contract progress verification, change management, claims mitigation, invoice verification and closeout.
• Oversee preparation and administration of minor third-party contracts.
• Ensure all compliance, project Joint Venture and Company requirements regarding contracting processes are satisfied; ensure compliant contract administration.
• Engage and coordinate with Legal and other functional SMEs for contracting support.

Tendering Involvement

• Act as the SCM focal point for future developments; key tasks include preparing requests for proposal documentation, coordinating evaluation / award recommendation, leading negotiations and contract development for awards.

Additional Tasks

• Management of SAP/eProcurement system records.
• Establish and ensure the needs and requirements of key internal and external stakeholders are met.
• Represent the Project(s) team as the SCM focal point at monthly Tender Board Meetings as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contracts Advisor on capital projects, managing multiple large contracts, preferably with Operators and/or Major Contractors in the UKCS. Experience in subsea, subsea equipment, topsides fabrication and/or capital project contracts is required (preferably all aspects, but subsea experience is essential).
• Strong knowledge of formal SCM systems including contract drafting and formulation, legal requirements, Terms and Conditions and risk assessment.
• Experience interfacing with internal stakeholders (operations, compliance, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Materials, QA/QC, Logistics) and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of end-to-end contracting process (planning, sourcing, negotiation and supplier management).
• Proven business and commercial acumen, including negotiation.
• Proficiency in SAP, e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to effectively communicate within a multi-functional project team and with various technical backgrounds.
• Preferably degree-qualified in a commercial discipline (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Business Management, Law).

How to Apply

Contract position. If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/074031.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion: As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base and Orion Group. We welcome a wide range of experiences and viewpoints, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, religion, and other differences. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.