Contract Engineer (FPSO/ FPU, EPCI (Offshore), FEED competition) Education:

• Minimum Bachelors degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Masters degree in Project Management or an MBA is an advantage.

Certifications:

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) are a plus.

Experience:

• 15 years of experience in project services management within the oil & gas industry, particularly in upstream and deep-water projects.
• Strong background in managing large, complex projects with multi-million-dollar budgets and international teams.
• Expertise in offshore oil & gas operations, especially deep-water projects and Onshore Receiving Facilities (ORF).
• Previous experience working with global teams and managing projects across different geographical regions is a plus.
• Knowledge of project financials, including cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control.
• Ability to analyze data and present complex financials to non-financial stakeholders.

A Contract Engineer is responsible for managing engineering projects on a contractual basis. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Management: Overseeing engineering tasks, ensuring projects are completed within scope, time, and budget. 
  
  
• Contract Negotiation: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various engineering contracts, including service agreements and procurement contracts. 
  
  
• Risk Assessment: Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and advising management on legal and financial implications. 
  
  
• Coordination: Managing and coordinating construction projects from design to completion, ensuring quality standards are met. 
  
  
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle. 
  
  This role is crucial in ensuring that engineering projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

• Strong Knowledge of contract management.
• Strong leadership & team management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills (verbal & written).
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities in complex project environments.
• Strong commitment in highly standard of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols in offshore projects.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.