Senior Contract Engineer

SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEER

Accountabilities

The Senior Contract Engineer is responsible for:

• Producing contractual documents in accordance with company procedures and ethics.
• Providing a high-quality, cost-effective, and time-efficient contracts service to technical entities.
• Participating in the optimisation of the economic performance of operations conducted within NOC. 

Key Activities
Contracts Management & Stakeholder Coordination

The jobholder liaises with internal teams and actively participates in contracts processes and communication activities through:

• Working closely with the DUET counterpart to create contract dossiers.
• Developing clear definitions of contractual responsibilities.
• Discussing and aligning contractual agendas, including: 
  • Validation of contract strategies.
  • Negotiation and analysis of commercial bids.
  • Participation in recommendations for contract award.
• Ensuring all insurance matters relating to company assets and personnel are properly addressed.
• Managing individual performance through KPI monitoring.
• Maintaining and updating the contracts management tool.
• Remaining informed of contract management best practices implemented in other entities to improve NOC contract practices.
• Utilizing Frame Agreements (FALTC) signed by shareholders. 

Tendering, Contracting & Commercial Activities: The job holder executes the following contract activities:

Market Intelligence & Contractor Management

• Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date list of qualified contractors, suppliers, potential tenders, and contracts.
• Maintaining updated market information to support market studies.
• Analyzing and assessing all possible responses from the market.

Contract Strategy Development

Participating in the validation of contract strategy through:

• Arranging and attending Contracts Committee meetings.
• Pre-qualifying bidders.
• Defining target prices.
• Defining evaluation criteria.

Tender Preparation & Issuance

• Creating commercial documents for Calls for Tender (CFT).
• Preparing and issuing Calls for Tender to contractors and suppliers included on approved bidder lists.
• Ensuring preparation and distribution of pre-consultation dossiers and Standard or Complex Invitations to Bid.

Contract Compliance & Governance

• Verifying alignment with HSE clauses, Company Rules, Procedures, Instructions, and applicable legislation when issuing technical contracts and drafting contractual and commercial terms and conditions.
• Verifying all Terms & Conditions, including standard, general, and financial provisions.

Contract Development & Negotiation

• Establishing technical contracts and contractual agreements.
• Directly participating in the most complex contracts.
• Conducting Terms & Conditions analysis and negotiations.
• Conducting commercial bid analysis and negotiations.
• Working with the DUET counterpart to establish clear definitions of responsibilities and associated contractual documentation.

Award & Approval Process

• Participating in Recommendations to Award (RTA) through Contract Committees and Delegation of Authority (DOA) processes.
• Evaluating RTAs and award validations.
• Managing approvals from authorities and partners.
• Clarifying rights and obligations of signing parties.
• Managing the signature process of formal contractual documents.
• Contract Administration & Claims Management
• Ensuring effective handover of contracts to Partner Entities.
• Assisting the Head of Contracts in the settlement of claims and lawsuits in coordination with: 
  • Juridical
  • Insurance
  • Finance
  • Management
• Proposing negotiation strategies and corrective actions.
• Participating in settlement negotiations.
• Monitoring ongoing contract status.
• Participating in contract renewal and amendment discussions. 

Context & Environment

The Senior Contract Engineer operates within a multidisciplinary contract management environment and is responsible for establishing contractual documents while contributing to the optimisation of operational economic performance across subsidiary operations.

The role includes:

• Establishing, monitoring, and updating contracts for a variety of services.
• Ensuring all contract activities remain aligned with OPS/TDA standards and requirements.
• Mentoring and supporting Contract Engineers.
• Working within a high-volume, operationally critical contracts environment.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Educational Qualification
  • BSc Degree in a Science or Commercial field, or equivalent qualification.
• Professional Experience
  • 5–7 years of post-graduate experience in contracts within the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Contract Engineer within the Company.
• Personal Abilities
  • Basic Management
  • Advanced Human Relations
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Coordinating
  • Controlling 

C&P Competencies

• Technical Competencies: Advanced level in Contracts technical Competencies required 
• Systems & Tools: Advanced certification in C&P tools required.