Contracts Specialist

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist. It is an initial 12 Month PAYE contract role.

Key requirements for this position:

• Demonstrable experience managing contracts across major capital projects, decommissioning activities, and subsea contracts.
• Proven background working operator-side in the North Sea.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value contracts across multiple project phases.

Responsible for the contractual management and administration of a portfolio of capital project and decommissioning contracts, coordinating tender/sourcing activities to meet the business needs and supporting ongoing activities. Ensuring the company is not exposed to unnecessary contractual and/or commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Business Delivery

• Tendering/Sourcing: Supply chain management focal point for tender/sourcing requirements.
• Prioritise tender schedules and manage workload to meet business requirements.
• Prepare requests for proposal documentation with input from SMEs/stakeholders across the business.
• Lead tender process, including communications with tenderers.
• Lead overall evaluation process, conducting the commercial and contractual evaluations, coordinating with technical/HES evaluation team.
• Plan and lead all negotiations with tenderers.
• Prepare and present recommendations to award, obtaining internal tender board and Co-Venturer approvals (where required).
• Draft contracts using company standard templates and arrange for execution of the same.

• Manage post award contract/commercial management from initial kick-off through to close out.
• Provide contractual advice, support and contract interpretation to the business as necessary, engaging with legal for more complex matters (if required).
• Ensure all compliance, Co-Venturer (JOA) and company requirements regarding contracting processes and contractor management are satisfied.
• Include monthly/quarterly performance reviews, KPIs and improvements for under-performing contracts/contractors.
• Participate in management of any claims and/or disputes raised by or with supply chain contractors, coordinate with SMEs and take the lead in resolution where applicable.
• Compliant contract administration using the company systems, processes and templates.
• Management of SAP/e-procurement system records.

• Engagement with SMEs as necessary (legal, finance, HES, Information Risk Management, etc.).
• Represent the business as the supply chain focal point at monthly internal tender board meetings, as required.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with counterparts in supply chain contractors to support the client being a client of choice.
• Monitor the external environment to identify opportunities to improve results.
• Champion HES matters in all procurement activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Key Experience Required:

• Previous experience and detailed knowledge of contracts (all elements including legal provisions), conditions and practices in the UKCS, with ability to develop tender and contract strategies. Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high volume of activity and changing priorities.
• Diverse supply chain management experience in energy sector (ideally with Operator and Contractor - Tier 1/2 experience).
• Experience interfacing with internal SMEs/stakeholders (asset/wells teams, compliance, legal, finance, procurement, materials, QC and logistics).
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office.

• Degree level qualification in an appropriate and relevant discipline (preferable but not essential if experience applies).
• Good project management skills, ability to self-manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision while remaining a team player.
• Working knowledge of end-to-end contracting process (planning, sourcing, negotiation and post award management).
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills for drafting and stakeholder communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with internal teams and JV partners.