Senior Contract Engineer

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Contract Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to manage contract preparation, negotiations, and compliance in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, including 7 years in a senior role, and possess excellent negotiation and analytical skills. This position offers a chance to work closely with cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in upstream oil and gas companies.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Lead or Senior Contract Engineer.
• Working experience in PSC, JDA, or RSC companies is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and administer contracts in accordance with project and company requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations, clarifications, and evaluations to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Provide contractual advice and support to project teams and management.
• Ensure all contracts comply with COMPANY and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and manage any contractual issues, claims, or variations.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, and technical teams for smooth contract execution.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records.
• Support audits, reporting, and contract close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with PSC, JDA, or RSC contractual frameworks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple contracts

Collaborative skills with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Position : Senior Contract Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Kuala Lumpur

Scope of Work(s):

• Prepare, review, and administer contracts in accordance with project and company requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations, clarifications, and evaluations to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Provide contractual advice and support to project teams and management.
• Ensure all contracts comply with COMPANY and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and manage any contractual issues, claims, or variations.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, and technical teams for smooth contract execution.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records.
• Support audits, reporting, and contract close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with PSC, JDA, or RSC contractual frameworks.

Minimum Requirement(s):

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in upstream oil and gas companies.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Lead or Senior Contract Engineer.
• Working experience in PSC, JDA, or RSC companies is required.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple contracts and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process