Contracts Analyst - O-1164-Q

Kintec Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Analyst to oversee post-award activities in the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, 6 years of business experience (including 2 in Oil & Gas), and proficiency in contract management. Responsibilities include contract compliance, bid evaluations, and relationship management with contractors. This role emphasizes negotiation skills and attention to detail within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a business-related function, with 2 years in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Experience with EPC contractors or service companies in the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge in contracts, procurements, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing contracting strategies and technical bid evaluations.
• Support the Contracts Lead in managing post-award activities.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Contracts Analyst – 36 MONTHS SECONDMENT CONTRACT

6 DAYS WORKING – DAY RATE + LOGISTICS ALLOWANCE. QatarEnergy LNG Position Number Listed in the Appendix. Classified as Internal.

Job Purpose

Assists the Contracts Head and Leads in the coordination of all post‑award activities, including the preparation of formal correspondences (letters), change orders, variations, claims, insurance & guarantees administration, and arranging, recording and minuting bi‑weekly Contracts/Change Meetings.

Reporting and Relationships

• Reports to: NFXP Offshore Head of Contracts.
• Direct reports: None.
• Frequent contact with QatarEnergy LNG NFXP Offshore Projects Management Team.
• Periodic contact with QatarEnergy LNG Major Projects Team.
• Frequent contact with other QatarEnergy LNG departments and groups, e.g., Legal, Supply, EPCI/FEED/LLI Contract Representatives.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

Assists the Contracts Head and Leads in the administration of NFXP Offshore EPCI Contracts for Topsides and Pipelines facilities.

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Assists in the development of contracting scenarios to support effective Contracting Strategy workshops.
2. Assists in the preparation of technical bid evaluation plans, procedures, and models for evaluating technical bids.
3. Coordinates with contractors to ensure that terms of the contract are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.
4. Supports the Contracts Lead in managing all post‑award activities, including the preparation of formal correspondences (letters), change orders, claims and insurance & guarantees administration.
5. Supports the Contracts Lead in handling change orders, claims, and negotiations with EPC contractors and LLI suppliers, coordinating with the Supply and Legal departments as needed.
6. Ensures that the contract registers (Contractual Correspondence, Change Management, Claims, Insurance & Guarantees, SDRs, etc.) are kept up‑to‑date at all times.
7. Assists in reviewing and issuing contractual correspondence through Docusign.
8. Arranges, records and minutes the bi‑weekly Contracts/Change Meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics or Statistics.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 6 years’ experience in a business‑related function or discipline, including 2 years in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, sub‑contractors, vendors or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge in data and analytics, reporting, planning, scheduling, contracts, procurements, cost control, lesson learned and change management.
• Knowledge of international business standards, best practices and methodologies.
• Good knowledge of relevant software and computer skills, e.g., dashboards, data analytics, SAP.
• Experience supporting large‑scale integrated operating and executing organisations, such as Operations, Projects, Subsurface.

Technical and Business Skills

• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve complaints and concerns.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications.