Senior Contracts Engineer in Aberdeen

Energy Jobline ZR; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Contracts Engineer in Aberdeen. This role involves establishing major contracts and coordinating procurement plans for an overseas project. Candidates should have substantial oil & gas experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This is an office-based position for a 12-month PAYE contract, offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in establishing major contracts from conception to close-out in the oil & gas sector.
• Experience with country-specific terms and conditions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish all contractual requirements for the successful transition of Duty Holder.
• Draft and maintain Project Procurement Plan and associated delivery dates.
• Co-ordinate and evaluate contractual submissions including negotiation meetings.

Skills

Contract establishment

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Decision-making

Report writing

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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. The role is office‑based five days a 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 key performance indicators as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

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/079703.

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