Senior Contracts Engineer
Description:
A leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.
Design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for clients.
The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs, planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources.
This is an exciting time to join this journey.
Flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles.
Are you ready to bring the right energy and help deliver a better future for everyone?
JOB TITLE: SENIOR CONTRACTS ENGINEER
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contracts Engineer to join the Well Engineering Supply Chain team, in a staff capacity, to implement a suite of LOGIC Master Framework Agreements. The successful individual should be organised, driven, and dynamic. Initial requirements for the first 6–12 months will be as follows:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finalise LOGIC Master Framework Agreement forms of agreement, including but not limited to: Well Services, On and Offshore, Major Items of Plant and Equipment, and Purchase Orders terms and conditions.
Agree on the MSA Implementation Plan with management stakeholders
Manage and effect the MSA Implementation Plan
Manage the negotiation of new LOGIC Master Framework Agreements for a suite of approximately 60–80 contractors.
The Senior Contracts Engineer is required to work closely with the Subcontracts Manager, technical specialists, and functional support to ensure placement of contracts within Petrofac Best Practice, group and business guidelines, procedures, and protocol.
Work with junior SCE’s to administer the contract library and contract register.
Rig contracting: managing tenders; contract negotiation for the direct contracting of drilling units and vessels. Working alongside in-house subject matter experts.
Input to and update the EPS West subcontracts plan, ensuring that it is delivered and any tendering activity is listed on the FPAL forward work plan
Development of subcontract strategy papers and plans for designated client well operations
Prepare, issue and manage multiple Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages covering objective evaluation and award
Prepare and issue the selected contractors approved contracts and deal with subsequent contract amendments, call-offs, purchase orders, and any client ITT input.
Where appropriate, develop negotiation strategies and deliver optimised results
Liaise continuously with technical teams (well, Engineering and also Logistics), clients where appropriate and sponsor departments
Maintain and log all subcontract change authorizations and amendments
Where appropriate liaise with legal, tax, insurance and compliance to obtain their input into subcontracts
Perform rate analysis and maintain the benchmarking catalogue.
Work with the Business Services lines to negotiate Master Services Agreement subcontract terms with suppliers in line with Petrofac Best Practice and prepare justification for any significant exceptions for senior management approval
Ensure any agreed subcontract position is approved in line with the Delegation of Authority Matrix, where appropriate and ensure full back-to-back coverage with client contracts
Prepare subcontract approval paperwork (subcontract Tender Board (RRC) paperwork) where required in support of ITT’s and awards
Gain a full understanding of company procedures and processes and follow these principles in all aspects of the role
Ensure strict confidentiality of all allocated subcontracts and ITT processes
Provide support to business development activities
Support project managers in presenting the company’s position to suppliers and advising managers on their subcontract rights and obligations.
Lead and promote a performance culture, including focus on performance and value creation
Assist in the resolution of subcontract claims and disputes.
Contribute to the contractor performance review plan and be responsible for carrying out performance feedback reviews in accordance with the plan
Support General team delivery, including ad hoc requests as required.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
Ability to deal with contractual qualifications efficiently and effectively
Working knowledge of various remuneration models
Experience in drafting and working with contracts for all tiers of suppliers in differing commercial and contractual arrangements
Proven negotiations skills
Self-motivated with a strong ability to work proactively and independently against tight deadlines
Team player with an open but strong working ethic
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience in a similar role with Well Services scopes.
Oil and gas experience in negotiating contracts and subcontracts
About NRL
The NRL Group connect global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with their energy transition plans and working with our clients to build a cleaner, greener future.
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