Senior Contracts Specialist

Description

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be a key member of European Commercial Team. You will be primarily responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of a diverse range of contractual agreements and commercial arrangements throughout Europe. The role is primarily focused on ensuring that business risks and contractual liability are suitably managed in accordance with the company's contracting policy. Main duties and responsibilities will include;

• Providing sound contractual advice as necessary to the business including the Regional management team, Business Lines, Supply Chain and Project teams
• Preparing commercially thoughtful qualifications to contract in alignment with contracting policy and relevant risk factors
• Undertaking all contract administration tasks including preparing contractual documentation for execution and the maintaining of complete records
• Draft legal contractual wording for qualifications to client contracts in line with EnerMech Contracting Policies
• Confidently conducting client facing contract negotiations to secure the best possible position for EnerMech in accordance with company procedures and approval levels
• Formally presenting contractual positions and strategies at regional and board level approval meetings as required
• Adding value and support in any Project handover / kick off meeting with the operations and project team to ensure project get off to the best possible start
• Providing specialist contract expertise in support of EnerMech's contracting and tendering activity within UK and Europe across all of EnerMech's service lines
• Provide all necessary assistance and support in the early resolution of contractual issues and disputes
• Assisting the Contracts Manager in implementing strategic business improvement measures and developing policy and processes
• Engaging with key internal stakeholders in the review of contractual positions and seeking necessary Legal/Tax/Insurance advice and input as may be necessary.
• Provide risk reviews and requests for approvals for deviations to EnerMech standard contracting position

Requirements

This role is full time and will be primarily based in our offices in Aberdeen. Hybrid or remote working may be considered for the right candidate but regular attendance at our headquarters in Aberdeen will be required to ensure adequate integration and support to the business.

• Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Law or similar
• Experience in working with LOGIC and NEC contracting forms would be advantageous
• Relevant experience in a Contracts role within the oil and gas or construction industries. Although those with relevant transferable experience and skills from other industries and sectors may be considered
• A background in commercial and contractual drafting and negotiation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate and influence persons at all levels
• Be familiar with negotiating key contractual terms and the intricacies of liability, Indemnity and warranty provisions and have an excellent attention to detail

Benefits

Company benefits

• Various staff discount schemes
• Canteen on site
• Employee referral scheme
• Private health cover
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance