Company client has an exciting contract opportunity for a Contracts Advisor to join our client, a multinational oil and gas corporation based in Mossorran, Fife. This is a full-time 12-month contract on-site, operating under IR35 regulations.
Main Functions:
The Contracts Advisor serves as a technical leader, specializing in contract planning, development, and administration, as well as materials management matters.
Specific Job Requirements / Skills
- The Contracts Advisor will have relevant experience in the development of Project/Programs & Maintenance contracts, bid analysis, award, mobilization, and benchmarking with predominantly UK-based service providers across all craft disciplines (Access, Insulation, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.).
Responsibilities:
- Contracting and Materials Management Strategy Development
- Translate project-specific objectives and strategies into appropriate contracting and materials management strategies.
- Advise Project Management on quality issues and assist in their resolution.
- Facilitate Contracting Strategy Workshops (CSWs) by evaluating lead case and fallback options, assessing contractor interests, capabilities, and compensation options, and considering partner requirements.
- Contract Planning
- Engage a broad contractor community through screening and pre-qualification activities.
- Review and endorse proposed bid slates, incorporating best practices and critical success/failure criteria.
- Contract Administration
- Scrutinize complex administration matters, such as incentive plans and major claims, with strategic and critical thinking.
Skill Development:
- Mentor and develop SMEs, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Specialists, and Contracts Engineers (CE) Advisors.
- Provide training in contracting sponsored courses (Contract Planning, Development and Administration, Bid Review, Advanced Contracts Strategy Management).
- Assess organizational competencies and skill development plans.
Organization, Systems, Processes, Procedures:
- Champion continuous improvement and incorporate lessons learned.
- Assess that the organization's systems, processes, and procedures deliver intended business results.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Required experience in contracts engineering/administration/materials management.
- Project leadership experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles.
- Expertise in commercial negotiations, contractor management, and contract administration.
- Willingness to travel domestically or overseas for project sites.
- Management experience on major projects.
- Owner/Operator experience in project management roles.
- Knowledge of Company controls requirements (e.g., Business Standards).