As Contracts Management Specialist, you will support the Company Representative in defining the Contract Management strategy, establishing systems, processes and organisation for effective contract management. You will support the development of the Scope of Work/coordination procedures, and ensure that all pre-award contractual phases are completed prior to mobilisation of the contractor.

Other aspects of your role as Contracts Management Specialist will include:
Facilitating internal kick off meetings with company personnel to review contract terms and conditions, change order process and claims avoidance.
Supporting Company Representative/CH in ensuring Contractor compliance with Contract Terms and Conditions, Scope of Work, Deliverables and Schedule.
Advise appropriate action and strategy to remedy contractual shortfalls.
Providing general contractual/commercial advice.
Advising appropriate action to take in case of extra-contractual charges.

Candidates for the Contracts Management Specialist position must have the following qualifications and experience:
Numerate Degree, Engineering HND or equivalent.
Substantial experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
Experience in:
Managing the interface between sub-contractor and managing contractor or between client and managing contractor.
Major Onshore and Offshore Petrochemical Projects.
Working direct or indirectly for a Major Oil Company.
Dealing with Share & Stakeholder.

You will also be familiar with the following:
All phases of EPC contracts.
Project and Corporate contract and finance procedures.
Cost reporting, project planning and project feasibility studies.
Compliance and audit process.
Project accountancy.
Processes and activities surrounding Project Cost and Risk analysis.
Computer based systems including, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office or equivalent packages.
ERP tools for Contract support (SAP, Budgeting & Accounting systems).

Our Client is looking for candidates who are able to identify changes and improvements to contract procedures, to reflect the company's changing requirements, and who can promote the function of contract administration. EDMS skills/awareness of project data and document control procedures are important, as is the ability to be a team player.

Candidates must be:
Proactive, self-motivated, highly organised and able to think systematically.
Strong personality with ability to be firm and persuasive, with excellent influencing skills.
Sensitive to customer requirements and customer focused.

The salary for this position is £600 - £650 GBP per day.

To apply for the position of Contracts Management Specialist, please forward your current resume, quoting reference number 62514.