Senior Contracts Engineer

Atlas Professionals; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer to join their team in Cove, Aberdeen. This full-time role involves managing contracts for an Oil & Gas client, ensuring value delivery and effective client relations. The position offers flexibility with one day of remote work per week and is a fixed-term role covering maternity leave. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the industry and strong negotiation skills, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in oil and gas contracting.
• Strong negotiator with good influencing skills.
• Ability to derive added value from suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage client contracts and variations.
• Contain procurement costs and mitigate risks.
• Build relationships focused on performance measures.

Skills

Client contract management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Risk mitigation

Education

Legal/QS/CIPS qualification

Job description

Atlas Professionals are recruiting for a Senior Contracts Engineer for an Oil & Gas client based in Cove, Aberdeen. This will be a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, with the option to work from home one day per week. The position is on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

Essential

1. 10+ years’ experience in oil and gas contracting with a proven track record of value delivery
2. Client contract management experience
3. Management of Client Variations and Contract Amendments
4. Ability to derive added value from suppliers, contain procurement costs, and mitigate exposure to risk
5. Strong interpersonal skills and a self-starter attitude
6. Team player and relationship builder focused on key performance measures
7. Strong negotiator with good influencing and project management skills
8. Outstanding communicator capable of engaging at all levels
9. Tactful, commercially astute, with natural drive and energy
10. Ability to relate to the dynamics of a “start-up” company

Desired

1. Legal/QS/CIPS qualification
2. Experience from both oil operator and service company perspectives
3. Knowledge of wells, particularly well abandonment requirements

If you have relevant experience and are interested, please apply, and your CV will be reviewed.

More info

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At Atlas Professionals, we believe that diversity drives progress and aim to build an inclusive organization. We are committed to creating an environment for everyone and fostering a culture that helps us stay at the forefront of energy, marine, and renewables. If you’re driven to perform and have the talent, you fit right in.