Contracts Advisor

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).

Salary : $43 - $57