Contracts Engineer - Drilling & Completion

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Contracts Engineer - Drilling & Completion, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Work in a structured manner with GTG national colleagues and any other relevant stakeholder in contracting and procurement skill set.
* Keep sound working relationships and work effectively with Contract Holders, whilst maintaining commercial and contractual challenge.
* Formulate and implement, along with the Contract Holders, robust contracting strategies to optimize value for the business; and addressing the business and HSE considerations, including market capacity and capability, local content opportunities, risk exposure and the overall project schedule.
* Manage the tender process by coordinating with the Contract Holder(s) and the Business department to align C&P activities with the requirement; obtain the Scope of Work, draft tender documents etc.
* Interface with all stakeholders for compilation of tender documents.
* Structure contracts and agreements with the objective of minimizing claims and disputes.
* Ensure that the safety aspects with attention to contractor HSE, as well as risk, local content, QA/QC, environmental and community relations aspects are captured and documented in the contractual requirements.
* Ensure that pre-qualification and tendering activities include Due Diligence and Ethical conduct and are carried out in an effective and timely manner in line with the GTG C&P Procedure and local regulations.
* Follow up with Tenderers to obtain their acknowledgements, clarifications /extensions, issue tender bulletins/addendums, preparation of bid evaluation criteria, receive bids, arrange for bid openings, address contractual /commercial exceptions taken by bidders.
* Coordinate bid evaluations and ensure timely submissions of evaluation reports, defend their content and obtain their approval.
* Co-ordinate relevant peer reviews and approval of both the Tender and final contract documents.
* Interact and develop submissions and supporting documents for obtaining approvals from external and internal stakeholders (DGs, CTB, CDG, CAO,…).
* Develop and execute robust contract management plans to support Contract Holders in the post-award management of a contract.
* Support Drilling Dept. in all kinds of contractual commitments for effective post award contract management.
* Ensure that contract spend is recorded in an auditable fashion. Assist in monitoring spend of each contract.
* Monitor and report on contractors contracting and procurement activities and their management of sub-contractors.
* Ensure that Contractor complies with all the contractual obligations.
* Ensure that Change management process is managed effectively, by timely addressing variations and claims.
* Manage and maintain C&P contract/PO files including requisition requests, strategies, technical and commercial evaluation reports, signed orders, correspondence and other relevant documentation.
* Any other activity as directed by the business and instructed by C&P Managers.

Experience & Qualifications:
* Relevant bachelor's degree in in a related field. Master's is a plus.
* Direct knowledge and sound technical appreciation of all types of oil & gas industry equipment and materials.
* Comprehensive knowledge of commercial processes for contracting and procurement, including interpretation of commercial terminology and contractual clauses used in the general conditions of contract used in the industry.
* Significant experience in drilling and completion contracting and procurement activities, in Upstream Business with extensive experience in Joint Ventures.
* Relevant experience in Algeria in a JV environment is a plus.
* In depth knowledge of ERP system.
* Ability to independently manage the C&P process.
* Ability to influence.
* Pro-active style with an ability to question and challenge others.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the drilling and completion supply market and potential contractors/suppliers, and where commercial benefits can be obtained.
* Commercial mindset.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Build effective relationships and share C&P best practices with stakeholders.
* Fluent in English and French. Arabic is a plus.

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: TR/068580.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.