Senior Contract Engineer

Senior Contract EngineerFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe are seeking an experiencedSenior Contract Engineerto support a major international project in theEnergy and Oil & Gas sector, based inMaputo, Mozambique.The successful candidate will join the Contracts & Procurement (C&P) team and provide contractual and procurement expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from initial contracting strategy and tendering to contract execution, claims management and close-out.Job DescriptionReporting to theC&P Manager, with functional oversight from theProject Director, the Senior Contract Engineer will be responsible for managing complex contracts and supporting project teams on all contractual and procurement matters.Key Responsibilities:Develop and recommend appropriatecontracting and procurement strategiesin coordination with project engineering teams.Manage the completeCall for Tender (CFT) process, including tender documentation, supplier selection, evaluation criteria and tender issuance.Conductcommercial and contractual bid evaluations, lead negotiations and prepare Recommendations to Award (RTA).Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle.Select and implement appropriate contractual frameworks, includingFIDIC and bespoke contracts.Provide contractual support to Project Engineers during contract execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.Monitor contractor performance, contractual deliverables, milestones and commitments.Managecontract amendments, variations, change orders and renewal processes.Evaluate and managecontractor claims, coordinating with Legal, Insurance, Finance and project management teams.Support the resolution of contractual disputes and participate in negotiations and settlement discussions.Maintain accurate and up-to-datecontract registers, documentation and reporting.Ensure propercontract close-out, including the resolution of outstanding contractual obligations.Use corporate C&P tools and systems, includingSAP and ARIBA, in compliance with internal procedures.Support the onboarding and training of newly recruited C&P personnel.QualificationsEducation & Professional Experience:Master's degreein Engineering, Procurement, Contract Management, Business Administration or a related field.10–15 years of professional experiencein Contracts & Procurement, including at least2 years in technical contract management.Proven experience incontract and subcontract administrationwithin complex industrial or energy projects.Previous international experience ismandatory.Experience supporting operational activities and multidisciplinary project teams.Strong knowledge ofFIDIC contracts, bespoke contractual frameworks and contract administration.Demonstrated expertise inclaims evaluation, change orders, contractual negotiations and dispute resolution.Advanced knowledge of Contracts & Procurement processes and tools, with relevant certification.Familiarity withSAP, ARIBAand contract management systems.Key Competencies:Excellentcontract negotiation and commercial management skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving and contractual risk assessment capabilities.Ability to coordinate effectively with engineering, procurement, legal, finance and management stakeholders.Strong planning, organizational and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple complex contracts simultaneously.Proven ability to train and support junior or newly recruited C&P personnel.Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required.Additional InformationPosition:Senior Contract EngineerLocation:Maputo, MozambiqueWork Arrangement:Resident positionIndustry:Energy / Oil & GasReporting Line:C&P Manager / Project DirectorContract Portfolio:Approximately 5–15 contracts managed annuallyIndividual Contract Values:USD 2 million to USD 150 millionInternational Experience:MandatoryEnglish Proficiency:RequiredBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeImprint