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Senior Contracts Engineer
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Aberdeen
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our client, a large independent oil & gas company are currently recruiting for a Senior Contracts Engineer. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a contract basis and is fully office based.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide proactive and comprehensive support to the business across all areas of activity undertaken by the SCCO Contracts and Procurement Team – International. The role shall initially focus on providing contractual support associated with two major FPSO contracts; EPC in support of Dubai shipyard works / FPSO recommissioning and O&M in support of the transition and long-term operation and maintenance of the asset offshore Ivory Coast.
To protect and enhance the commercial interests of the company in its contracting activities with all third-party service providers.
A strong emphasis will be placed on ensuring that business undertakings are committed on the most cost-effective and minimal risk basis, all in accordance with contracting strategies and procedures. Duties & Responsibilities to include:
Be pro-active in the preparation of contract strategies and development plans for ongoing requirements.
Co-ordination and preparation of tender strategies and enquiries including prequalification requirements.
Co-ordination and evaluation of tender submissions, including development of commercial and contractual evaluation models, conduct clarification and negotiation meetings, prepare and present recommendations to award to management.
Prepare contractual documentation, setting up files in accordance with procedures.
Post-award contract administration, rate negotiations, claim/variation agreements, contract amendments, performance assessments and the maintenance of comprehensive files.
Provision of day-to-day liaison/advice service on commercial and contractual matters to personnel within the relevant business lines to ensure the company’s best interests are maintained.
Research and resolve all commercial/contractual issues involving and/or referring to Legal, Finance. Tax and Insurance advisers as appropriate.
Maintain awareness of market intelligence relevant to the vendors providing/who may provide services.
Development and implementation of key performance indicators and continuous improvement of contractor’s performance against same.
Use of commercial expertise to create significant savings in relation to mitigation of claims from contractors or in the preparation of claims against contractors/other parties.
Effective co-ordination between Commercial & Contracts team, other departments and contracting entities to minimise problems/claims.
EPC Support (Desirable):
Maximise compliance of EPC, shipyard and subcontractors’ contracts.
Provide direction to EPC and shipyard contractors where necessary to meet their contractual requirements and limit dispute risk.
Identification, investigation, and collation of contractual dispute or potential dispute data and information.
Manage and track to close-out of dispute processes with EPC contractor and between EPC and shipyard contractors.
Review and challenge of EPC contractor, shipyard contractor and subcontractors’ claims and potential claims.
REQUIREMENTS:
Functional Job Skills Essential
Substantial and proven experience in establishing major contracts from conception to close-out with an oil & gas industry operators (including construction and shipyard projects).
Experience of establishing contracts for areas out with the UK – proven ability to understand country specific terms and conditions;
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