Contract Engineer

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Contract Engineer, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Oversee and execute the tendering process including compilation of invitations to tender (ITT) package, bid clarification meetings, bid evaluations, negotiations and completion of all (sub)contracts of a project or (sub)contracts of floating production (FP) assets.
* Ensure flow-down of client contract terms and conditions and negotiate best terms and conditions per (sub)contract and collaborate with Legal, Insurance or Tax departments.
* Organise and present (sub)contractor selections in Tender Board meetings and initiate and per-form pre/post contract award reviews and (sub)contract close-outs.
* Create contractual commitments and verify invoices in respective systems related to (sub)contracts and frame agreements.
* Ensure (sub)contractors fulfil their contractual obligations and monitor key performance indicators.
* Organise, lead or attend contract management or progress/performance review meetings with (sub)contractors/ suppliers, and write minutes or reports.
* Add value by maintaining relationships with (sub)contractors and suppliers of a project or FP assets. Act as sole focal point for key agreements, where required.
* Identify, issue and develop (sub)contract variations and amendments.
* Support Project or Asset Management in dispute prevention, resolution and claim handling.
* Undertake the timely and accurate administration and archiving of (sub)contracts and frame agreements, including contractual correspondence and maintenance of files.
* Support the company's contract owner in contractual matters towards clients, authorities and external parties.

Experience & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business management or legal discipline, or equivalent by experience.
* Experience within a similar role in the offshore oil and gas sector (preferred).
* Good working knowledge of subcontracting and commercial processes from tendering, con-tract negotiations, to close out.
* Experience in supplier performance management, NCR's (preferred).
* Experience in Maximo (desirable).

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/069443.

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