Contracts Engineer

Description

Contracts Engineer

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Contracts Manager

Job Description:

- Preparation and administration of Contracts, including the following:

- Master Service Agreements (MSA);

- Service Agreements and amendments;

- Vessel Charters;

- Drilling Contracts;

- EPC Contracts;

- Major Items Contracts.

- Ensure compliance with Contracts and Purchasing Procedure

- Review and negotiation of Contract terms and conditions

- Assist Contract Sponsors in preparing Contract Strategies, Scopes of Work, rate schedules and other documents as required to prepare Contracts or Invitations to Tender documents

- Prepare and issue Invitations to Tender documents, perform all aspects of Tender Administration including evaluation, clarifications, negotiations, recommendation and award etc.

- Administer and monitor contract extensions/terminations

- Maintain Contracts Databases and files (electronic and hard copy)

- Participate in Contractor Performance Reviews

Experience/Qualifications:

- Over 5 years' experience in oil and gas operations in a contracts environment

- Experience of subsea, drilling, well services, operations, engineering and logistics contracts would be beneficial

- Confident individual with sound commercial awareness, contract knowledge and good negotiating skills

- Familiar with North Sea contracting forms (eg LOGIC)

- Relevant degree (Law, QS, Business Studies or similar)

- Effective interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communications

- Capable of working both on own initiative and within a team environment to strict deadlines

- Computer literate - working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages essential