Senior Contracts Specialist

OverviewWe are? We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life-cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline and subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help our clients optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.Role and locationThe role is a permanent, full-time Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Commercial team at EnerMech. It will be primarily based in our Abu Dhabi offices. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be a key member of the Commercial Team. You will be primarily responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of a diverse range of contractual agreements and commercial arrangements in support of our global operations. The role focuses on ensuring that business risks and contractual liability are managed in accordance with the company’s contracting policy.ResponsibilitiesProvide specialist contract expertise in support of EnerMech’s contracting and tendering activity within AMEC across all of EnerMech’s service lines.Draft legal contractual wording for qualifications to client contracts in line with EnerMech Contracting Policies.Provide risk reviews and requests for approvals for deviations to EnerMech standard contracting position.Provide sound contractual advice as necessary to the business including the Executive and Regional management teams, Business Lines, Supply Chain and Project teams.Formally present contractual positions and strategies at regional and board level approval meetings as required.Undertake all contract administration tasks including preparing contractual documentation for execution and maintaining complete records.Prepare commercially thoughtful qualifications to contracts in alignment with contracting policy and relevant risk factors.Engage with key internal stakeholders in the review of contractual positions and seek necessary Legal/Tax/Insurance input as required.Confidently conduct client-facing contract negotiations to secure the best possible position for EnerMech in accordance with company procedures and approval levels.Contribute to project handover or kickoff meetings with the operations and project teams to help ensure a strong project start.Provide assistance and support in the early resolution of contractual issues and disputes.Assist the Contracts Manager in implementing strategic business improvement measures and developing policy and processes.QualificationsBe a driven self-starter capable of achieving team success and driving improvements.At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar specialised Contracts role within the oil and gas or construction industries. Transferable experience from other industries may be considered.Proven ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.Familiar with negotiating key contractual terms and the intricacies of liability, indemnity and warranty provisions; high attention to detail.Background in commercial and contractual drafting and negotiation.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and influence at all levels.Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Law or similar.Diversity and inclusionEnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.#J-18808-Ljbffr