Senior Subcontracts Specialist - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - SUPERIOR RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED

SUPERIOR RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purpose of role:

Reporting to the Subcontracts Team Lead, the Senior Contracts Engineer will manage all sub-contract activities related to FEED / Onshore / Offshore EPC and Major Fabrication contracts.

The Senior Contact Engineer will work on their own initiative dealing directly with the Clients and all key business stakeholders, to negotiate and execute the required subcontracts in line with the company's best practice.

The Senior Contract Engineer will be required to work with the technical and functional engineers, and key stakeholders to develop subcontract templates based on the company's subcontract conditions of contract for use on EPC projects.

The Senior Contract Engineer will also provide support to the procurement teams in all contractual issues raised through the normal supply chain activities.

Key responsibilities:

Develop the Project subcontracts plan, ensuring that is it delivered, and any tendering activity as required.
Development of Major Contracts strategy papers and indepth knowledge / experience of placing major FEED/ EPC / Fabrication contracts
Preparation of Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, including instructions to bidders, proposal form, contract agreements, terms and conditions, special terms and conditions, index and commercial exhibits as appropriate.
Receive and review all other parts of the bid package to ensure continuity and completeness, including liaison with sponsor departments
Issue contract ITT package to approved tenderers, manage the clarification process (including close out of contractual and commercial qualifications) expedite responses, prepare formal commercial evaluation of bids and recommendation to award
Prepare and issue to the selected contractors approved contracts and contract amendments
Maintain and log all contract change authorisations and amendments
Where appropriate liaise with Client and EPS West Contracts in UK for legal, tax insurance and compliance to obtain their input into subcontracts.
Work with the PMT to negotiate contract terms with suppliers in line with the company's 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.
Ensure that where appropriate the contract terms drafted to ensure full back to back coverage
Prepare contract approval paperwork (contract RRC, GRRC 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
Ensure strict confidentiality of all allocated subcontracts and ITT processes
Support Project Managers and Project Contract/Engineer Engineers Service Account Managers in presenting the Company's position to suppliers and advise managers on their sub contractual rights and obligations.
Assist in the development 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 creation of the supplier performance feedback review plan and responsible for carrying out performance feedback reviews in accordance with the plan

Knowledge & Qualifications:

Legal or QS Bachelor's degree
Knowledge and experience of contract terms UK Onshore and Offshore including but not limited to: FEED Awards, Construction Contracts, Major Packages, OPEX and CAPEX Engineering & construction, consultancy.
Experience in drafting contracts in differing commercial and contractual arrangements

Skills:

Ability to work independently and have excellent communication and presentation skills
Selfstarter 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

Experience:

Significant Experience in a senior or similar role with specific experience of onshore and offshore EPC projects subcontracts.
Considerable oil and gas experience in reviewing, negotiating and drafting LS/TK subcontracts.