BWS International are currently seeking a Senior Subsea Packages EPC Contract Engineer for a high-value offshore project involving subsea production systems (SPS) and subsea umbilicals, risers, and flowlines (SURF).

Role Overview:

As a Senior Contract Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing contract engineering and administration activities for large-scale EPC subsea packages, supporting capital projects with a CAPEX of $50M to $3B. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external project entities to lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle - including tendering, negotiation, execution, and claims management.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Engineering & Project Support:

• Support all contract and procurement activities for designated SPS/SURF packages.
• Lead preparation and execution of complex Call for Tender (CFT) packages: CCFT, OBE/OBT, FEED+, etc.
• Structure commercial terms, review exceptions, and manage negotiations.
• Evaluate technical and commercial bids and provide award recommendations.
• Raise early-stage claims prevention awareness within the project team.
• Ensure compliance with project approvals and gate reviews.

2. Senior Referent Responsibilities:

• Define and coordinate contract methodologies and internal best practices.
• Support and coach junior contract engineers on the team.
• Ensure governance and consistency in contract processes across assigned projects.
• Represent the contracts function in project reviews and management meetings.

3. Legal Coordination & Stakeholder Interface:

• Liaise with legal teams to align contract strategies and compliance efforts.
• Represent the project team in interactions with partners, suppliers, and internal committees.

4. Claims & Dispute Management:

• Analyze and support resolution of contractor and company claims.
• Advise project teams on claim strategies and draft related correspondence.
• Investigate major disputes and assist in building structured claim dossiers.

5. Knowledge Sharing & REX:

• Contribute to internal lessons learned (REX) and ensure continuous process improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years of experience in EPC contract engineering and administration, with a strong focus on offshore projects.
• At least 10 years' recent experience managing SPS and SURF contracts.
• Deep understanding of the entire project lifecycle, especially the EPC phase.
• Strong track record in CFT processes, contract drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Experience with claims and dispute resolution in complex project environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken).
• Must have the right to work in the EU without visa sponsorship.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to manage complexity and high-pressure situations.
• Strong transversal leadership and communication abilities.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable navigating across legal, technical, and commercial domains.