Contract Engineer

Job Opportunity : Contract Engineer

Location : Paris - France

Duration : 12 Months Extendable

Mission :

The Contract Engineer is responsible for the preparation, negotiation, award, and administration of contracts during the Pre-Project and FEED phases of Project. The role ensures full compliance with corporate governance, contractual risk mitigation, and alignment with project execution strategy. The position may extend to EPC contract support during execution phase.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Tendering & Contract Award

• Manage FEED Call for Tender (CFT) process.

• Prepare and issue Invitation to Tender documentation.

• Coordinate technical and commercial clarifications.

• Organize clarification meetings with bidders.

• Lead commercial negotiations.

• Prepare Recommendation to Award (RTA) documentation.

2. Contract Administration

• Administer FEED contracts post-award.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and corporate procedures.

• Monitor deliverables, milestones, and contractual correspondence.

• Maintain contract documentation and audit trail.

3. EPC Preparation Support

• Contribute to EPC contracting strategy.

• Support preparation of execution-phase contracts.

• Assist in risk allocation and commercial structuring.

4. Variations & Claims Management

• Prepare and manage Variation Orders.

• Maintain Variation Register.

• Support claims analysis and dispute resolution.

• Advise on contractual risk exposure.

5. Project Controls & Management Interface

• Support Project Control Manager in placement of small contracts.

• Coordinate with cost control for budget and commitment tracking.

• Provide contractual advice to Project Manager and Engineering Manager.

6. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all tender and contract activities comply with corporate rules and procedures.

• Prepare and maintain contract-related procedures.

• Ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications :

• Engineering, Business, or Law degree.

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience.

• At least 10 years in CFT management and contract administration within the energy sector.

• Proven experience in FEED and EPC project environments.

• Strong negotiation and commercial risk management skills.

• Fluent in English.

Technical Skills :

• Advanced knowledge of EPC contract structures.
• Experience in variation and claims management.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Experience with ARIBA or equivalent e-tendering platforms.

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