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Principal Contract Specialist

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In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Leads contract management and claims activities for EPC/EPCI projects valued up to $500 million. Supports pre-award qualifications, contract negotiations, and post-award commercial administration, including notices, billing, guarantees, change management, risk opportunities, documentation, and project closeout. Coordinates contract specialists, interfaces with project and client stakeholders, chairs commercial meetings, manages contractual correspondence, and develops lessons learned. Requires strong negotiation, risk analysis, stakeholder management, and knowledge of energy, offshore, subsea, and floating-facility project lifecycles.
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Job Overview:

Reporting to the Project Contracts Manager, the Principal Contracts Specialist will assist in addressing all contractual and commercial issues encountered during the execution phase of large-scale, complex engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) projects.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support the Project Contracts Manager in the implementation of a project’s contractual / commercial strategy throughout project execution

  • Upon project award, assist the Project Contracts Manager in disseminating contract requirements within the project team

  • Assist Project Contracts Manager in identifying critical or sensitive contractual issues

  • Assist the Project Contracts Manager in developing an effective working relationship with Client team to ensure timely resolution of contractual issues

  • Support the project team to establish the change management process, setting a culture of change identification

  • Lead / participate in change management meetings to identify changes that may result in entitlement for compensation and / or schedule relief

  • Assist Project Contracts Manager with Client negotiations and working towards the timely resolution of change orders and contract amendments

  • Assist in the administration of all contractual correspondence with the Client including the timely release of notification required to ensure McDermott’s contractual rights are preserved

  • Support preparation of project weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and external distribution as per internal and Contract requirements

  • Support the project risk and opportunity management processes

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • Minimum 7+ years of project execution experience in the energy and / or construction industries. University degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is preferred
  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, legal, Commercial or Quantity Surveying and and 7 years of Contracts Management experience in addition to other functional experience
  • Proven experience in contract management within the Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPC/EPCI) industry, in the areas of Energy Transition, Onshore, or Offshore or Subsea and Floating Facilities (FPSO/FPU)
  • In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCI project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and installation phases
  • Is able to build rapport with and gains respect from employees with varied experience and background
  • Familiarity with industry-specific terminologies, contracts, and standards
  • Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Ability to analyze complex contract requirements and identify potential risks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Proficient in using contract management software and MS Office Suite
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines 

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About UsLutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.

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