What will you be doing?

The Snr Contracts Specialist will be responsible to support the Senior Contracts Manager or Contracts Manager primarily in change and subcontract management matters relating to the Main Contract with Subsea7 Clients and Consortium (if applicable).

The Snr Specialist reports day-to-day to the Contract Manager (If applicable) and functionally to the Middle East Commercial Manager.

The position is based in Dubai within an open office environment. However, candidates may be required to undertake ad-hoc site visits to other Subsea7 locations (mainly KSA), or to Client, Partner or Subcontractors in the GPC East region or other locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive the internal Contracts and Administration Kick Off meeting.
• When required prepare "flow down" of Main Contract terms and conditions for inclusion in Subcontracts. Support and advise project Supply Chain Specialist regarding negotiation of Subcontract contractual/commercial terms and conditions. During execution of subcontracts liaise with Supply Chain Specialist to ensure that Variations rechargeable to Client are captured.
• Arrangement and administration of all project bonds, guarantees and insurances in accordance with Main Contract obligations.
• Participation in both internal and external project meetings dealing with contractual /commercial issues thus ensuring sound perspective on key issues impacting project performance and associated risks.
• Ensure that rigorous standards are set and maintained in terms of quality of project correspondence and associated action tracking.
• Monitor key Contractor, Subcontractors and Client deliverables as well as identification of risks and opportunities in the event of deliverable failure.
• Prepare and ensure execution and ongoing management of all projects specific inter-company agreements.
• Proactively manage the Variation process with Client with a view to maximising opportunity for positive project upside.
• Ensure that Project Manager, technical/engineering team, cost controller, project planner, etc. are all engaged in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of all Variation Orders with the Client.
• Engagement with project cost controller in monitoring and predicting internal and third-party project costs and associated revenues. Ensure timely issuance of invoices and payment of sums due from Client.
• Act as focal point in the event of claims against Subsea7 or Client insurance policies. Ensuring that legal department, regional contracts function and insurance department are engaged in process.
• Familiarize and ensure compliance with all relevant Subsea7 processes and procedures as set out in the New Starter Checklist and BMS: Internal VOR approvals and compliance with Subsea7 financial authority levels, Completion and Project Close-out activities, ensuring receipt of Completion Certificates from the Client, settlement of final accounts with the Client and subcontractors. Presentation of Commercial and Contractual lessons learned to Sales & Marketing/Tendering function.

What experience would we like you to have?

• Candidates should be educated to degree level in a Quantity Surveying, Law (LLM/LLB)/, Project Management, or similar business discipline. Other recognised qualifications may be acceptable if combined with extensive relevant experience.
• Relevant previous experience in the offshore oil and gas industry in a similar role is essential (minimum 5 years' experience as a Senior Contracts Specialist in the subsea sector with Aramco experience is a pre-requisite. A strong experience/involvement in subcontract management support will be a distinct advantage.
• Well-developed skills and knowledge base in the field of Contracts /Legal/Commercial is essential.
• Experience of the ability to effectively negotiate is deemed a pre-requisite for the role. Strong co-ordination, organisational and liaison skills with the ability to seek and gain consensus solutions to business issues and challenges.
• Experience of operating within an international arena would be a distinct advantage.
• A strong and relevant understanding of the technical requirements required for transportation and installation of offshore operations for both SURF and Conventional work scopes.
• Competency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• High standard of written and spoken English is essential for this role.

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