Contracts Engineer - VR/31341

• Developing and implementing contract strategies and plans to support ongoing operational requirements.
• Preparing tender strategies and enquiry packages, including managing prequalification processes.
• Evaluating tender submissions, lead clarification and negotiation meetings, and prepare award recommendations for approval.
• Drafting and managing contractual documentation in line with internal procedures.
• Administering contracts post-award, including variations, claims, amendments, rate negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Providing day-to-day advice on commercial and contractual matters to internal stakeholders.
• Resolving contractual and commercial issues in liaison with Legal, Finance, Tax, and Insurance teams.
• Monitoring supplier activity and market trends to inform procurement decisions.
• Developing and applying KPIs to drive performance improvement across contractor base.
• Using commercial expertise to mitigate claims and support the preparation of claims against third parties.

• Proven contracts engineering experience within the oil and gas industry, covering operational contracts as well as project work in development and decommissioning.
• Track record of establishing and managing significant contracts from inception to close-out, including international agreements and country-specific terms and conditions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with experience presenting commercial positions on liabilities, indemnities, and insurances to internal and external stakeholders.
• Confident conducting meetings with contractor and operator personnel up to management level, and able to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise tasks effectively under pressure; strong skills in data analysis, report writing, and numeracy.
• Willing to travel internationally if required.

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment