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Contracts Engineer  

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for supporting or delivering piling, foundations, ground beams or geotechnical engineering sites and projects.

Our client is a market leading piling, foundations, retaining structures and ground engineering contractor. Their service offering includes restricted access and open sites and covers all disciplines and techniques for a wide variety of clients and project applications. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times, but also adds value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract.

Due to sustained growth, a significant forward order workload and a continued commitment to be at the forefront of the industry, our client is now searching for a talented and motivated Contracts Engineer with experience (at any level) within the piling, foundations or ground engineering sectors. Supporting the Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will have the day-to-day responsibility for the safe, timely and profitable delivery of a wide variety of projects and schemes, all running simultaneously at differing stages of completion. This will include managing a site-based team, and resolving any technical, operational and commercial issues as required.

The Role

• Plan, programme and deliver contracts in conjunction with the regional team, internal departments, and subcontractors in accordance with company policy
li>Take responsibility for all assigned projects, including the review of estimates and designs to ensure buildability, and leading projects with the client from receipt of order to completion
• Attend pre-contract and regular site meetings with the client, client’s agents and key sub-contractors (internal and external) to ensure the smooth running of contracts
< i>Inspect works in progress to ensure conformance to QA procedures and specification, and that schemes are delivered in accordance with the correct designs and specifications
• Ensure HSEQ plans and RAMS are prepared for contracts in accordance with company policy
• Attend regular meetings with the contracts team to provide progress reports on projects, and if required, offer proposals or recommendations to enable successful delivery
• Provide technical and operational input into estimates for schemes 
li>Assist in the preparation of proposals during the pre-tender phase as required
• Ensure the commercial team is provided with all relevant information, documentation and instructions to support contract variations and final accounts submissions for payment
• Carry out toolbox talks as required
• Ensure all projects are planned and executed in accordance with company policy, whilst maintaining and improving the professional and progressive image of the company wherever possible
• Analyse and interpret detailed client requirements, drawings and specifications
• Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner
• Assist the business as a whole to meet their financial targets
• Help to manage suppliers and sub-contractors to improve safety, performance and profit

The Person

• Possessing experience in a contracts, projects or site engineering role from any area of the piling, foundations, retaining structures or ground engineering sectors
• To have assisted in the development and delivery of projects with a diplomatic and pragmatic approach, but also with a hands-on attitude to clients, sub-contractors and teams
• To possess first-hand exposure to various contracts, and demonstrate a lead from the front approach
• Hold experience of a variety of projects, including multi discipline techniques
• Possess an understanding of all stages of the contracting process, coupled with the ability to manage and develop yourself both technically and commercially
• Able to identify the requirements of assigned projects to efficiently and effectively produce the most appropriate delivery plan or programme
• Correspond and negotiate with clients, suppliers, contractors and colleagues
• Efficiently manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time and availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule
• Monitor, progress and implement controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time, cost and quality
• Develop and select effective solutions to project requirements
• Communicate facts to stakeholders (internally or externally) in an effective manner
• Deliver efficient and effective customer service at all times

An attractive basic salary (commensurate with experience) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years.

• Be pro-active in the preparation of contract strategies and development plans for company’s ongoing requirements.
• Co-ordination and preparation of tender strategies and enquiries including prequalification requirements.
• Co-ordination and evaluation of tender submissions, including development of commercial and contractual evaluation models, conduct clarification and negotiation meetings, prepare and present recommendations to award to management.
• Prepare contractual documentation, setting up files in accordance with company’s procedures.
• Post-award contract administration, rate negotiations, claim/variation agreements, contract amendments, performance assessments and the maintenance of comprehensive files.
• Provision of day-to-day liaison/advice service on commercial and contractual matters to personnel within the relevant business lines to ensure company’s best interests are maintained.
• Research and resolve all commercial/contractual issues involving and/or referring to company’s Legal, Finance. Tax and Insurance advisers as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of market intelligence relevant to the vendors providing/who may provide services to company.
• Development and implementation of key performance indicators and continuous improvement of contractor’s performance against same.
• Use of commercial expertise to create significant savings in relation to mitigation of claims from contractors or in the preparation of claims against contractors/other parties.
• Effective co-ordination between company Commercial & Contracts team, other company departments and contracting entities to minimise problems/claims.

• Proven experience in establishing significant contracts from conception to close-out within the oil and gas industry. Ideally seeking an individual who has all round (generalist) experience in operations but who also has project experience in development and / or decommissioning activities;
• Experience of establishing contracts for areas out with the UK – proven ability to understand country specific terms and conditions;
• Attention to detail;
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively;
• Excellent data analysis skills;
• Negotiation, presentation and influencing skills;
• Able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions;
• High level of literacy/report writing and numeracy skills;
• Experience in conducting meetings with contractor and operator personnel up to management level;
• Presenting and negotiating professional opinions in contract and other commercial areas, including all aspects of liabilities, indemnities and insurances and other contractual qualifications (with reference as appropriate to Legal, Tax and Insurance Personnel);
• Able to work under pressure and sometimes severe time constraints;
• Overseas travel may be required.
• Ability to deputise for Team Lead when required;
• Will be required to mentor/coach junior members of the team. Essential that the candidate enjoys this part of the role.
• The ideal candidate should possess a Degree in a commercial or related subject;
• Familiarity with Maximo or similar purchasing system beneficial;
• Familiarity with Ivalua or similar contracts management system beneficial.

• Responsible for the preparation of tender documentation for all disciplines and scope specific contract strategy e.g. bidders list and specific terms & conditions to suit the identified requirements.
• Responsible for the evaluation and negotiations both commercial/contractual and coordinates technical evaluations of the received tenders, finalising Terms & Conditions, compiling the contract, award of contract, liaising with other departments for approval/authorisations as necessary.
• Organizes and chairs clarification meetings and kick-off meetings.
• Organizes the tender board and provides the required documentation.
• Responsible for the preparation and issuing of contracts and for the accurate administration of the contract and issue of addenda and/or amendments, monitors and controls contract variations in close cooperation with technical team.
• Organising and chairing contract reviews (BPR’s), producing minutes, and ensuring actions are closed in a timely manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Legal discipline, or equivalent by experience.
• Experience within a similar role in the offshore oil and gas sector.
• Good working knowledge of subcontracting and commercial processes from tendering, contract negotiations, to close out.
• Experience in supplier performance management, NCR’s (preferred).

• Be pro-active in the preparation of contract strategies and development plans for company’s ongoing requirements.
• Co-ordination and preparation of tender strategies and enquiries including prequalification requirements.
• Co-ordination and evaluation of tender submissions, including development of commercial and contractual evaluation models, conduct clarification and negotiation meetings, prepare and present recommendations to award to management.
• Prepare contractual documentation, setting up files in accordance with company’s procedures.
• Post-award contract administration, rate negotiations, claim/variation agreements, contract amendments, performance assessments and the maintenance of comprehensive files.
• Provision of day-to-day liaison/advice service on commercial and contractual matters to personnel within the relevant business lines to ensure company’s best interests are maintained.
• Research and resolve all commercial/contractual issues involving and/or referring to company’s Legal, Finance. Tax and Insurance advisers as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of market intelligence relevant to the vendors providing/who may provide services to company.
• Development and implementation of key performance indicators and continuous improvement of contractor’s performance against same.
• Use of commercial expertise to create significant savings in relation to mitigation of claims from contractors or in the preparation of claims against contractors/other parties.
• Effective co-ordination between company Commercial & Contracts team, other company departments and contracting entities to minimise problems/claims.

• Proven experience in establishing significant contracts from conception to close-out within the oil and gas industry. Ideally seeking an individual who has all round (generalist) experience in operations but who also has project experience in development and / or decommissioning activities;
• Experience of establishing contracts for areas out with the UK – proven ability to understand country specific terms and conditions;
• Attention to detail;
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively;
• Excellent data analysis skills;
• Negotiation, presentation and influencing skills;
• Able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions;
• High level of literacy/report writing and numeracy skills;
• Experience in conducting meetings with contractor and operator personnel up to management level;
• Presenting and negotiating professional opinions in contract and other commercial areas, including all aspects of liabilities, indemnities and insurances and other contractual qualifications (with reference as appropriate to Legal, Tax and Insurance Personnel);
• Able to work under pressure and sometimes severe time constraints;
• Overseas travel may be required.
• Ability to deputise for Team Lead when required;
• Will be required to mentor/coach junior members of the team. Essential that the candidate enjoys this part of the role.
• The ideal candidate should possess a Degree in a commercial or related subject;
• Familiarity with Maximo or similar purchasing system beneficial;
• Familiarity with Ivalua or similar contracts management system beneficial.

Contracts Engineer

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for supporting or delivering piling, foundations, ground beams or geotechnical engineering sites and projects.

Our client is a market leading piling, foundations, retaining structures and ground engineering contractor. Their s.

Contracts Engineer

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for supporting or delivering piling, foundations, ground beams or geotechnical engineering sites and projects.

Our client is a market leading piling, foundations, retaining structures and ground engineering contractor. Their s.

Our client, a large independent oil & gas company are currently recruiting for a Senior Contracts Engineer. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a contract basis and is fully office based.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide proactive and comprehensive support to the business across all areas of activity undertaken by the SCCO Contracts and Procurement Team – International. The role shall initially focus on providing contractual support associated with two major FPSO contracts; EPC in support of Dubai shipyard works / FPSO recommissioning and O&M in support of the transition and long-term operation and maintenance of the asset offshore Ivory Coast.
• To protect and enhance the commercial interests of the company in its contracting activities with all third-party service providers.
• A strong emphasis will be placed on ensuring that business undertakings are committed on the most cost-effective and minimal risk basis, all in accordance with contracting strategies and procedures. Duties & Responsibilities to include:
• Be pro-active in the preparation of contract strategies and development plans for ongoing requirements.
• Co-ordination and preparation of tender strategies and enquiries including prequalification requirements.
• Co-ordination and evaluation of tender submissions, including development of commercial and contractual evaluation models, conduct clarification and negotiation meetings, prepare and present recommendations to award to management.
• Prepare contractual documentation, setting up files in accordance with procedures.
• Post-award contract administration, rate negotiations, claim/variation agreements, contract amendments, performance assessments and the maintenance of comprehensive files.
• Provision of day-to-day liaison/advice service on commercial and contractual matters to personnel within the relevant business lines to ensure the company’s best interests are maintained.
• Research and resolve all commercial/contractual issues involving and/or referring to Legal, Finance. Tax and Insurance advisers as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of market intelligence relevant to the vendors providing/who may provide services.
• Development and implementation of key performance indicators and continuous improvement of contractor’s performance against same.
• Use of commercial expertise to create significant savings in relation to mitigation of claims from contractors or in the preparation of claims against contractors/other parties.
• Effective co-ordination between Commercial & Contracts team, other departments and contracting entities to minimise problems/claims.

EPC Support (Desirable):

• Maximise compliance of EPC, shipyard and subcontractors’ contracts.
• Provide direction to EPC and shipyard contractors where necessary to meet their contractual requirements and limit dispute risk.
• Identification, investigation, and collation of contractual dispute or potential dispute data and information.
• Manage and track to close-out of dispute processes with EPC contractor and between EPC and shipyard contractors.
• Review and challenge of EPC contractor, shipyard contractor and subcontractors’ claims and potential claims.

REQUIREMENTS:

Functional Job Skills Essential

• Substantial and proven experience in establishing major contracts from conception to close-out with an oil & gas industry operators (including construction and shipyard projects).
• Experience of establishing contracts for areas out with the UK – proven ability to understand country specific terms and conditions;
• Attention to detail;

Contracts Engineer (Manufacturing)
Competitive Salary + Hybrid + 25 Days Holiday + Company Bonus
Coleford

Are you a Contracts or Project Engineer from an Engineering background looking for a varied, office-based role for a market-leading manufacturer, who will invest into your career through ongoing training and clear development paths?

Are you looking to join a company who will value your efforts, where you will be given responsibility, recognition, and flexibility in working?

In this role you will be handling service and repair jobs for clients across the UK, developing reports and quotations, and ensuring cost requirements are met. You will be focusing heavily on industrial equipment supplying into the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors.

This manufacturing company are leaders in their specialist sector, with hundreds of employees worldwide and a turnover of 80 million. They pride themselves on their extremely low turnover of staff due to internal promotions, making this a great opportunity to propel your long-term career.

This role would suit a Contracts or Project Engineer from an Engineering background who wants their career to be developed in a large, market-leading company who invest into their staff.

The Role:

• Handling repair and servicing jobs from enquiry until completion
• Managing reports, quotations, and ensuring the cost requirements are met
• Liaising with internal departments and using SAP
• Monday to Friday, 8/9am - 4/5pm, finish early on Friday
• Office based, 1 day a week working from home

The Person:

• Contracts / Project Engineer or similar
• Engineering background

Reference: BBBH20751

Engineering, Engineer, Manufacturing, Industrial, Contract, Contracts, Project, PM, Projects, Cost, Costs, Coleford, Chepstow, Gloucester

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• Be pro-active in the preparation of contract strategies and development plans for company’s ongoing requirements.
• Co-ordination and preparation of tender strategies and enquiries including prequalification requirements.
• Co-ordination and evaluation of tender submissions, including development of commercial and contractual evaluation models, conduct clarification and negotiation meetings, prepare and present recommendations to award to management.
• Prepare contractual documentation, setting up files in accordance with company’s procedures.
• Post-award contract administration, rate negotiations, claim/variation agreements, contract amendments, performance assessments and the maintenance of comprehensive files.
• Provision of day-to-day liaison/advice service on commercial and contractual matters to personnel within the relevant business lines to ensure company’s best interests are maintained.
• Research and resolve all commercial/contractual issues involving and/or referring to company’s Legal, Finance. Tax and Insurance advisers as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of market intelligence relevant to the vendors providing/who may provide services to company.
• Development and implementation of key performance indicators and continuous improvement of contractor’s performance against same.
• Use of commercial expertise to create significant savings in relation to mitigation of claims from contractors or in the preparation of claims against contractors/other parties.
• Effective co-ordination between company Commercial & Contracts team, other company departments and contracting entities to minimise problems/claims.
  • Maximise compliance of EPC, shipyard and subcontractors’ contracts.
  • Provide direction to EPC and shipyard contractors where necessary to meet their contractual requirements and limit dispute risk.
• Identification, investigation, and collation of contractual dispute or potential dispute data and information.
• Manage and track to close-out of dispute processes with EPC contractor and between EPC and shipyard contractors.
• Review and challenge of EPC contractor, shipyard contractor and subcontractors’ claims and potential claims.

• Team player;
• Ability to prioritise;
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in line with company’s EDI strategy: commit to learning about developing inclusive cultures and eliminating blockers to diversity in the working environment
• Substantial and proven experience in establishing major contracts from conception to close-out with an oil & gas industry operators (including construction and shipyard projects).
• Experience of establishing contracts for areas out with the UK – proven ability to understand country specific terms and conditions;
• Attention to detail;
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively;
• Excellent data analysis skills;
• Negotiation, presentation and influencing skills;
• Able to work with minimal supervision and make decisions;
• High level of literacy/report writing and numeracy skills;
• Experience in conducting meetings with contractor and operator personnel up to senior management level;
• Presenting and negotiating professional opinions in contract and other commercial areas, including all aspects of liabilities, indemnities and insurances and other contractual qualification(with reference as appropriate to Legal, Tax and Insurance Personnel);
• Able to work under pressure and sometimes severe time constraints;
• Overseas travel will be required.
• The ideal candidate should ideally possess a Degree in a commercial or related subject;
• Familiarity with Ivalua or similar contracts management system beneficial.