Contracts Engineer

New Job Opportunity - 12 Month PAYE Contract - Based in Chiswick, London

Rate: Negotiable

Contract: 12 Month Contract Inside IR35

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Job Purpose

Lead the contracting and procurement activities required for the successful execution and ongoing management of the Multiphase Pumps EPCI contract(s), ensuring alignment with project objectives, commercial strategy, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Contract & Procurement (C&P) strategy for the Multiphase Pumps EPCI package in alignment with project objectives, risk profile, and alliance principles where applicable.
• Develop and implement the contracting strategy, including commercial models, negotiation strategies, and contract management plans.
• Act as the primary SCM/C&P focal point to the Project Manager and leadership team, providing commercial guidance and challenge across all procurement and supplier matters.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with EPCI contractors and key OEMs to ensure optimal risk allocation, value for money, and favourable capital outlay profiles.
• Establish and maintain contract governance processes, including execution plans, delegation of authority compliance, change control, and adherence to internal SCM policies.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including post-award administration, contract variations, claims prevention and management, performance incentives, and contract close-out activities.
• Manage operational procurement (P2P) activities within SAP and ensure accurate document administration and reporting.
• Support supplier performance management and maintain effective relationships with global vendors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the SCM and Project teams.

Experience & Qualifications

• Essential
• Extensive experience managing major capital project contracts within offshore oil & gas environments.
• Proven EPCI contract management experience.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract management for high-value and complex scopes.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements and delivering contract savings and efficiencies.
• Extensive contract drafting and contract administration experience across multiple supply chain disciplines.
• Experience managing global suppliers and contractor relationships.
• P2P systems experience, ideally SAP.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and contract governance.
• Desirable
• Experience with subsea processing technologies such as Multiphase Pumps, subsea compression, or separation systems.
• Experience working within alliance, collaborative, or integrated delivery models.
• Degree qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced commercial and contractual acumen with the ability to balance risk, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Strong analytical capability including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cost modelling, and financial analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including preparation of executive-level recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative and alliance-based project environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in identifying process improvement opportunities across supply chain and procurement activities.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Contracts Engineer looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.