Contracts Engineer

• Work closely with the clients procurement, technical / operations resources, and Contractor commercial / management teams.
• Develop and implement contracting strategies to maximise commercial value.
• Own the contracting strategy for a portfolio of contract services, identifying and driving opportunities for change and improvement.
• Ensure procurement plans for contract tender/renewals are aligned with contracting strategies, business objectives, and site priorities.
• Act as the focal point of contact to procurement throughout the contract life-cycle, including tender preparation, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Lead the management of change for the implementation of new site contracts.
• Provide ongoing commercial support during the contract life-cycle, including amendments, contract terms clarification, and resolution of claims.
• Promote improvement through collaboration, including networking and peer assists with Contracts Engineer peers and agreement owners/users.
• Maintain core procedures and documentation within the commercial group.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Good knowledge of the purchase to pay process and associated controls and of the relevant technical work scopes.
• Working knowledge of maintenance & turnaround contract technical disciplines.
• Influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking, decision making, and business judgement.
• Communication skills.
• Technical / contract writing skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and time constraints.
• Safety, security, and controls awareness.
• Project management capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Development of contracting strategies that deliver commercial advantage.
• Complete tender and implementation in line with defined timeline / PIP.
• Customer satisfaction results regarding contract structure (fit for purpose).
• Cost savings / value adds initiatives.

This role is Inside IR35. Candidates can also operate via an Umbrella company or PAYE basis.