Contracts Engineer

Contracts Engineer

Location: London, UK (up to 12 months) followed by the location in Europe.
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 12-months (renewable)
Status Resident : All Candidates must be eligible to work in UK

Dimension

Preparation, negotiation, award, monitoring the administration and support of the EPSCC contract in such a manner as to ensure the Project’s best commercial interests are both served and protected. Reporting to Contracts Manager.

Activities

The job holder is responsible to:

1. Administer all contractual and commercial activities related to the EPSCC Contract, up to close-out, in compliance with procedural obligations and local laws.
2. Ensure consistency & adequacy of documents such as Performance Bonds, Bank Guarantees, Invoices, Insurance certificates, Sub-contracts, and Confidentiality Undertakings.
3. Prepare official correspondence with Contractor.
4. Attend monthly meetings with Contractors as required.
5. Assist in the negotiation of Change Orders on contractual and commercial aspects.
6. Support Company Contract Representatives in timely issuance of interim and final certificates.
7. Build and maintain relationships with contractors/suppliers to secure positive and cost-effective commercial agreements for the Project.

General

1. Assist the team in complying with local Law on Procurement processes.
2. Demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding H3SE and H3SE rules implementation.
3. Adopt exemplary behaviour concerning ethics and project “code of conduct” policy.
4. Participate in meetings with partners, authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
5. Carry out any other duties or tasks that may be required by the position.

Qualifications/Experience required

1. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Law, Commercial or Engineering, ideally with a post-graduate qualification in a complementary discipline.

Experience :

1. 15+ years’ experience in preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of complex technical contracts in the onshore and offshore oil or petrochemical industries.
2. In-depth knowledge of contractor remuneration and their commercial implications.
3. Experience with FIDIC contracts is a plus.
4. Knowledge of project services and contract processes including management, amendment & close out of contracts.
5. General knowledge of project control, commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the Company.
6. Basic understanding of the technical domain in which the Project operates.
7. Good interpersonal, communication, managerial & organizational skills, capable of working under pressure in a multicultural environment.
8. Ability to adapt and represent the Company in discussions/negotiations with Contractors.
9. Ability to challenge views of contractors and negotiate reasonable settlements while maintaining good relationships.
10. Fluency in English (speaking and writing).

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