Contracts Advisor

Brunel; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is hiring a Freelance Contracts Advisor in Milan, Italy, to start December 2026 for a 12-month contract with a major Oil & Gas Operator. You will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from strategy development and supplier selection to tendering, negotiation, and project close-out, ensuring compliance and optimal contractor performance.

The role requires experience in Contracts Engineering/Administration, industrial contract execution knowledge, and willingness to travel or relocate to

Qualifications

• Experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration and related negotiations.
• Understanding of contract lifecycle, FEED/EPC contracts, and supplier management.
• Experience in commercial negotiations and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project contracting and tender strategies
• Prepare Contracting Plans and ITT packages
• Manage tender processes, bidder communications, and evaluations
• Lead or support commercial and contractual negotiations
• Draft, review, and finalize contract documentation
• Provide commercial analysis and support award recommendations
• Lead contract kick-off meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment
• Manage contract administration, change control, and subcontracting
• Monitor contractor performance, invoicing, and payments
• Support contract close-out and lessons learned

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Project contracting

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Rate: Competitive hourly rate, all-inclusive basis

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days on / 2 days off.

Brunel are looking to recruit a Freelance Contracts Advisor with relevant experience gained in the Oil & Gas sector. This 12-month contract position, to start beginning December 2026, is to work for a major Oil & Gas Operator and you will be based in Milan, Italy.

You will support the full contract lifecycle, from strategy development and contractor selection through tendering, negotiation, contract administration, and project close-out. Responsible for managing commercial and contractual aspects of FEED/EPC contracts, ensuring effective contract execution, compliance, stakeholder coordination, and contractor performance throughout the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute project contracting and tender strategies


• Prepare Contracting Plans and Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages


• Manage tender processes, bidder communications, and proposal evaluations


• Lead or support commercial and contractual negotiations


• Draft, review, and finalise contract documentation and approvals


• Provide commercial analysis and support contract award recommendations


• Lead contract kick-off meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment


• Manage contract administration, change control, and subcontracting activities


• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, invoicing, and payment processes


• Support contract close-out, lessons learned, and settlement of outstanding obligations

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Engineering preferred


• Experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration preferred


• Previous experience in a closely related position required


• Experience in commercial negotiations, contractor management and contract administration


• Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts


• Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)


• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred


• Professional qualification / certification from related professional body, (ISM – CPM / CPSM, APICS, PMP)