Senior Contracts Specialist - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Aberdeen Appointments Agency

Aberdeen Appointments Agency

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are assisting our client, a Global Energy transition leader, in their search for a Senior Contracts Specialist.

The Senior Contract Specialist shall satisfactorily protect the contractual and commercial interest of the company in respect of the project in all of its activities and transactions, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Also needs to pursue and maximize the commercial opportunities as well as issue project reports accurately that shall reflect the current commercial status of the project and the likely outcome at completion.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the detailed legal review of Client proposed draft of contract
Provide input on any contractual and commercial risk identified during the review process and ensure this is raised to the tender
Assist in negotiations with clients and joint venture partners as needed
When requested, assist sourcing/procurement to address contract, legal, commercial and insurance issues
Act as a key integral member of the project team and participate in commercial strategic discussions and decisions
Provide the project (including team work onshore and offshore) with accurate summaries of contract related matters
Advise the project manager/director on aspects of Project execution which deviate from contract requirement
Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution
Manage and maintain accurate records of all project contractual documentation within Contracts Workspace System
Monitor all project deliverables as well as identify risks and opportunities
Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to management of change
Coordinate the necessity of additional insurances in conjunction with other functions within Legal and with Insurance where applicable
Prepare, pursue and lead the process on all claims (excluding litigation) related to the project
Assist the project manager/director whenever a loss and/or damage falling under an insurance program occurs
Assist Subsea Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) to address contract, legal, commercial and insurance issues related to subcontractors or major suppliers
Issue client notices
Preparation and management of intercompany orders
Manages completions/handover/milestones/payment certificates in accordance with the contract
Interface with Cost Control to establish and maintain accurate financial forecasting
Interface with the Tax function to assess and quantify tax liabilities
Administration of bank bonds, parent company guarantees and insurance certificates
Participate as required in project reviews and provide input to project review reports
Oversee and participates in close out of contracts/projects including in relation to the certificates, final account and securities, and deal with claims to satisfactory conclusions

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in pertinent discipline preferred
Strong negotiation skills and experience
Understand interdisciplinary relations and requirements
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to provide open and direct dialogue with stakeholders
High level of integrity and ethics
High standard of written and spoken English
PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation software
Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fastpaced environment
Organisational Skills/Time Management
Ability to manage change
Professional delivery
Cost aware
Results focused
Proactive/committed approach
Good team player
Selfmotivated and persistent
Decision Making