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Senior Subcontracts Specialist

  • Location: Aberdeenshire, AB1 1AA
  • Salary: £55 - £65 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 22 days ago

  • Sector: Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
  • Contact: Kate Backshall
  • Contact Email: Kate.Backshall@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01483 302 133
  • Start Date: 06 July 2025
  • Expiry Date: 06 August 2025
  • Job Ref: V-271006-1

Senior Subcontracts Specialist - Aberdeen


Key Accountabilities

  • Development of subcontracts strategy papers.

  • Support asset transitions, including strategy development and negotiation of back-to-back subcontracts in the transition timeframe.

  • Develop the subcontracts asset plan, ensuring that is it delivered, and any tendering activity as required.

  • Prepare, draft, issue and manage Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, including management of the clarification process, expediting responses, preparing formal commercial evaluation of bids and recommendation to award.

  • Prepare, issue & negotiate approved contracts and contract amendments to selected subcontractors.

  • Maintain and log all contract change authorisations and amendments.

  • Where appropriate, liaise with Client and Asset Solutions stakeholders in UK for legal, tax insurance and compliance to obtain their input into subcontracts.

  • Negotiate contract terms with suppliers in line with the client Best Practice and prepare justification for any significant exceptions for senior management approval.

  • Ensure any agreed contractual position is approved in line with the Delegation of Authority Matrix.

  • Where appropriate, ensure that the contract terms drafted to ensure full back-to-back coverage.

  • Prepare & review contract approval paperwork (SSJ, RRC, BURRC and Tender Board paperwork) 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.

  • Support operations managers, project Managers, technical authorities, and contract sponsors in presenting the subcontractors’ position to suppliers and advise on their sub contractual rights and obligations.

  • Develop of standard ITT and contract templates for differing categories of activities.

  • Lead and promote a performance culture, including focus on performance and value creation.

  • Assist in the resolution of contractual claims and disputes.

  • Contribute to the subcontractor management plan and be responsible for carrying out performance reviews in accordance with the plan.

  • Support asset transitions and provide input in the SCM Transition Plan and constricting strategies.

  • Support price negotiations with suppliers/bidders to achieve demonstrable price reductions, resolving claims and variations.

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Person Specification

  • Legal Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Knowledge and experience of onshore and offshore contract terms including but not limited to: service agreements, rental agreements, purchase agreements, charter parties, confidentiality agreements.

  • Experience in drafting contracts in differing commercial and contractual arrangements

  • Ability to work independently and have excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and meet tight deadlines.

  • Prioritise work to ensure tight deadlines are met.

  • Proven negotiations skills.

  • Ability to influence stakeholders.

  • Considerable experience in a senior or similar role with specific experience of onshore and offshore operations and maintenance subcontracts.


About NRL
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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