What are you going to do

A window to your responsibilities will include Contract Administration / Subcontract Administration /Cost Control / Procurement / Risk Management.

• Providing guidance to the Project Team to ensure adherence to the requirements of the main contract
• Ensuring that all notification to the client are issued within the timeframe set out in the main contract
• Preparation, issue, negotiation and settlement of claims and variations to the client, working in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Providing assistance to the Project Manager to produce the Project Execution Plan including a detailed subcontracting and procurement plan
• Monitoring and updating the subcontracting plan to ensure that key dates within the master project schedule are achieved
• Preparation of “Invitation to Tender” packages in conjunction with Project Engineers
• Evaluation of tenders, negotiation with tenderers and preparation of “Recommendations of Award” for approval by the Project Manager and Senior Management
• Development of the “Work Estimate” in conjunction with the Cost Engineer and Project Manager
• Forecasting of cost at completion for major subcontractors and suppliers
• Forecasting of final project revenue
• Ensuring the terms and conditions of the Purchase Orders are appropriate for the nature of the goods or services being obtained and that the requirements of the main contract are incorporated into the purchase order on a ‘back to back’ basis where appropriate
• Facilitate internal and external Risk Workshops and maintain the Project Risk register

Essential skills and knowledge

• Commerce/Business qualification to degree level (such as Quantity Surveying OR a background in Project Engineering / Construction Management in Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industries
• A sound understanding of the Principles of Contracts Law, business ethics and the contractual / commercial principles adopted within the industry
• Negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
• Personal and business organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of Oil & Gas standards, regulations and procedures preferred
• At least 2 years relevant experience as a Contracts Engineer
• Advanced understanding of MS Excel
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively under time constraints
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Keen commercial awareness