Senior Engineer- Contracts

Job Description

Overview / ResponsibilitiesWood is currently looking for a Senior Contracts Engineer to strengthen our team in Dubai.BGC Contracting & Procurement seeks a motivated CP professional with the capacity to deliver opportunities in a complex and challenging business environment.Individual needs preferably experience in Oil & Gas, but definitely experience with service agreements in an projects and operational environment.Motivated, self-starter delivering site service contracts in accordance with BGC procedures.PURPOSE

• To ensure C&P activities are performed in compliance with BGC Business principles, HSSE policies, Contracting and Procurement procedure, and other guidelines
• To develop and implement site service contracts for a variety of OEM Vendors for Greenfield and Brownfield projects

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Keep sound working relationships and work effectively with relevant stakeholders including OEM suppliers, whilst maintaining commercial and contractual challenge
• Addressing the business and HSSE considerations, risk exposure and meeting the overall project schedule
• Manage the (OEM) tender process by coordinating with the Contract Holder(s) and the Project department, obtain the Scope of Work, draft tender documents etc
• Structure site service contracts and agreements with the objective of minimising claims and disputes
• Ensure that the safety aspects with attention to contractor HSSE, as well as risk, QA/QC, environmental and community relations aspects are captured and documented in the contractual requirements
• Follow up with Tenderers to obtain their acknowledgements, clarifications /extensions, issue tender bulletins/addendums, preparation of bid evaluation criteria, receive bids, arrange for bid openings, address contractual /commercial exceptions taken by bidders
• Prepare bid evaluation reports, defend its content and obtain its approval
• Review and finalise robust contracting documents in cooperation with Legal department
• Interact and develop submissions and supporting documents for obtaining approvals from external and internal stakeholders (Tender Committee).
• Support with obtaining visa?s, Oil Field Pass etc as required
• Ensure that contract spend is recorded in an auditable fashion. Assist in monitoring spend and each contracts ACV
• During Project execution, ensure that Contractor complies with all the contractual obligations
• Ensure that Change management process is managed effectively, by timely addressing variations and claims
• Manage and maintain C&P contract/PO files including Tender Board and Project submissions, signed orders, requisitions, correspondence and other relevant documentation
• Ensure SAP is appropriately applied on each contract/PO, and act as a process custodian for the RtP process and pursue standardization

Skills / Qualifications

• Direct knowledge and sound technical appreciation of all types of oil industry equipment and materials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ?service? contracting, including interpretation of commercial terminology and contractual clauses used in the general conditions of O&G contracts
• A minimum experience of 5 years in Contracting and Procurement, with experience of projects
• Detailed appreciation and knowledge of purchasing related systems, including: SAP and contract management systems

Company OverviewWood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world?s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.comDiversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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