Senior Contracts Engineer

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer for a 12-month office-based contract. The role involves establishing major contracts in the oil and gas sector, drafting procurement plans, and ensuring compliance with contractual regulations. Candidates should have substantial experience and the ability to work under pressure. Overseas travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in establishing major contracts in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience of establishing contracts for areas outside the UK.
• Able to work under pressure and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish all contractual requirements for project transition.
• Draft and maintain Project Procurement Plan.
• Prepare contractual documentation in accordance with Client’s procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent data analysis skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Overview

Senior Contracts Engineer. Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Contracts Engineer, based in Aberdeen. This is a 12 month PAYE contract to support an overseas project. Office based 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Work with the business and existing Duty Holder to identify / establish all contractual requirements needed for the successful transition of Duty Holder on the FPSO.
• Determine and agree most appropriate strategy associated with the above contractual requirements i.e. novate, tender, single or sole source.
• Draft and maintain Project Procurement Plan and Tracker (PP) and agree associated delivery dates with key stakeholders.
• Execute contract works in accordance with PP and Local Content laws / regulations.
• Ensure work is completed in advance of the go-live date / targets and objectives met.
• Co-ordinate and evaluate contractual submissions, including development of commercial and contractual evaluation models, conducting clarification and negotiation meetings, preparing and presenting recommendations to award to management.
• Prepare contractual documentation, setting up files in accordance with the Client’s procedures.
• Research and resolve all commercial / contractual issues involving and / or referring to the Client’s Legal, Finance, Tax and Insurance advisers as appropriate.
• Develop and implement of key performance indicators as appropriate.

Experience & Qualifications

• Substantial and proven experience in establishing major contracts from conception to close-out with an oil & gas industry operator including construction and shipyard projects;
• Experience of establishing contracts for areas out with the UK – proven ability to understand country specific terms and conditions;
• Attention to detail;
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively;
• Excellent data analysis skills;
• Negotiation, presentation and influencing skills;
• Able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions;
• High level of literacy / report writing and numeracy skills;
• Experience in conducting meetings with contractor and operator personnel up to senior management level;
• Presenting and negotiating professional opinions in contract and other commercial areas, including all aspects of liabilities, indemnities and insurances and other contractual qualifications (with reference as appropriate to Legal, Tax and Insurance Personnel);
• Able to work under pressure and sometimes severe time constraints;
• Overseas travel may be required.
• Experience of undertaking a similar transition process advantageous.

How to apply

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/079703.

Diversity and 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 but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.