Senior Contracts Engineer

Well-Safe Solutions, Aberdeen, though there may be a requirement to visit and work at other company locations or suppliers' premises as required.

The postholder must be able to attend our global headquarters in Aberdeen.

Temporary vacancy (12 months)

The Senior Contracts Engineer will report directly to the Contracts Manager.

The Senior Contracts Engineer will provide comprehensive Supply Chain support to the business, including Well-Safe's Clients. Responsibilities include client contract review, negotiation, and close-out to execution. The role involves all aspects of the contracting process, from strategy setting, through to contract award and management, ensuring contractor performance and delivering customer value.

• Review, negotiate, and manage client contracts from inception to execution, including preparing Board Approval documentation and Contract Summaries.
• Liaise with the Commercial Team to review contractual qualifications for tenders and support proposals.
• Develop strategies for specific abandonment programmes in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Manage contract plans and lead tendering, evaluation, and negotiation processes for well abandonment and supporting services contracts.
• Develop ITT packages and evaluate tenders, assessing contract risks.
• Lead contractual negotiations ensuring risk mitigation and commercial optimization.
• Manage contractors throughout project life cycles, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Maintain key supplier relationships, conduct performance feedback, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion partnership arrangements with major suppliers.
• Identify and develop opportunities for value creation, cost reduction, and service improvement.
• Prepare and administer contract documents, amendments, and variations.
• Advise management on contracting and supply chain matters.
• Negotiate contract dispute resolutions.
• Collaborate with well engineering teams to understand financial aspects like costs, accruals, and commitments.
• Coordinate with materials controllers to ensure timely provision of services and supplies.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement and cost reduction.

• Contracts align with the company's commercial strategy.
• Provide effective Supply Chain Management support to the business and clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners.
• Provide regular and accurate reports to the Contracts Manager.

Full responsibility for operational activities within the scope outlined, with the company reserving the right to amend activities based on qualifications and experience.

• Experience in oil and gas contracting with a proven track record in SCM value delivery.
• Ability to derive added value from suppliers, control procurement costs, and mitigate risks.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Commercially astute, tactful, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Experience from both oil operator and service company perspectives.
• Knowledge of wells and well abandonment requirements.

The complete package for well decommissioning.