Senior Contracts Engineer

Commercial / Contracts Engineer – Contract – London

Location: London

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading cleantech, renewable and alternative energy

company involved in the development of novel green energy solutions on a global scale. The role is working client side and is outside IR35.

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of major EPC and PMC contracts – including the tendering, negotiation, award, post-award administration, and close-out.
• Responsible for negotiation and commercial management of all contracts relating to the engineering programme both during the design and construction phases (EPC).
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, oversee clarifications, conduct bid evaluations, and lead both technical and commercial assessments.
• Lead contract and commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Implementation of contractual agreements with suppliers and partners to protect commercial interest of the company.
• Managing contracts entered into with EPC contractors, technology licensors and other engineering suppliers.
• Manage awarded contracts in accordance with their terms and conditions throughout project execution.
• Administer variations, change orders, claims, time extensions, and ensure appropriate approvals are in place.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Manage resolution of disputes or claims in coordination with legal, commercial, and project teams.
• Management of the contractual relationship with suppliers, technology companies and engineering partners.
• Support contract-related cost control, forecasting, and budget management activities.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Education

• Must have relevant experience in contract management in the energy sector, especially during the EPC phase.
• Knowledge of major contract types, IChemE, FIDIC, NEC
• Must have experience of license agreements with technology licensors.
• Experience in major energy projects during EPC stage – experience in large clean energy projects a distinct advantage.   
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or Engineering, though experience over qualifications will also be considered.

This role is deemed to be outside IR35.