Contract Engineer

Nanterre, France

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reference
Job reference 1271912
location
Location Nanterre, France
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Document Control
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 17, 2026

Airswift is currently looking for a

Contract Engineer to work with an EPC Company based in Nanterre

Job Title:

Contract Engineer

Location: Nanterre, France

Duration:  6-month renewable CONTRACT

Starting

: April/May

The Contract Engineer is fully assigned to the Marsa LNG EPC Project (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Project of a LNG plant for Sultanate of Oman), multi-hundread millions USD project), and will be mobilized at Home Office (Paris – France).
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Role Purpose

The Contract Engineer will support the Contract Manager in the post?award management and administration of the EPC prime contract, ensuring contractual compliance throughout project execution and protecting the company’s contractual rights and obligations in line with policies, standards, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management – Client (Selling Services)

  • Support the Contract Manager in the day?to?day administration of the prime EPC contract with the Client

  • Monitor contractual compliance by:

    • (EPC Contractor)

    • The Client

    • The supply chain

  • Track and manage:

    • Contractual entitlements

    • Notifications

    • Change orders

    • Extensions of time (EOT)

    • Claims and variations

  • Draft, review, and coordinate incoming and outgoing contractual correspondence with Clients and Partners

  • Perform contract analyses on specific topics as requested by management

Change Management & Claims

  • Initiate and coordinate the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of:

    • Change orders

    • Variations

    • Claims and commercial adjustments

  • Ensure proper documentation and contractual justification in accordance with the contract and project procedures

Procurement & Subcontracting Support (Optional)

  • Provide contractual support to procurement and subcontracting teams when required, including:

    • Flow?down and back?to?back provisions

    • Negotiation of specific contractual terms and conditions

    • Management of variation orders, claims, and back?charges

  • Support both:

    • Purchasing services (towards suppliers/subcontractors)

    • Selling services (towards the Client)

Interface & Coordination

  • Liaise with internal departments such as:

    • Legal (corporate, compliance, IP, insurance, litigation)

    • Treasury

    • Tax

    • Insurance

  • Coordinate with the wider Project Management Team to ensure contractual alignment with project execution

Reporting Lines

  • Functional reporting: Head of Contract Management Department

  • Operational reporting: Project Contract Manager

Future Assignment (Optional)

Depending on performance and project needs, a future assignment to the construction site in Sohar, Oman, may be considered. This requires prior site and long?term EPC contract management experience.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

  • Degree in Engineering, Law, Business, or equivalent

Experience & Technical Skills

  • Proven experience in Oil & Gas / LNG EPC projects

  • Strong background in contract management from the EPC Contractor perspective

  • Solid experience in post?award prime contract management

  • Good understanding of:

    • Compliance

    • Intellectual Property

    • Insurance matters

  • Full working knowledge of English law / Common Law

  • Experience interacting with clients and international stakeholders

Tools

  • Standard office tools (Microsoft Office)

Language Requirements

  • English: Fluent (written and spoken) – contract language

  • French: Strong advantage

Competencies & Personal Skills

  • Autonomous and proactive

  • Highly rigorous and well organised

  • Strong written communication skills

  • Good negotiation and analytical skills

  • Ability to work efficiently in complex EPC project environments

  • Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills

Quality, Procedures & Planning

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Project procedures

    • Quality Assurance processes

    •  standards

  • Deliver contractual documentation with:

    • High technical quality

    • Clear and accurate content

    • Professional presentation

  • Adhere strictly to project schedules and milestones

 

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