Position: Contract Engineer – SURF Package (FEED to EPCI)
Location: Kuala Lumpur /  Jakarta 
Contract Type: Contract
Industry: Oil & Gas / Deepwater
 
About the Role 
We are seeking an experienced Contract Engineer to support the delivery of a Subsea Umbilicals, Risers, and Flowlines (SURF) package from the FEED stage through to EPCI execution. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, managing, and administering contract strategies to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of the project in line with company objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain contract strategies and plans for the SURF package throughout FEED and EPCI phases.
• Manage tendering process including preparation of ITT, bid evaluation, clarifications, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Draft, review, and finalize contractual documentation in compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• Act as focal point for contractual matters between project team, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and variations; manage claims and disputes.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and legal teams to mitigate risks and achieve project objectives.
• Provide regular reporting on contract status, risks, and KPIs to project leadership.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Law, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Proven experience (typically 10 years) in contract engineering/management within offshore oil & gas, preferably on SURF / subsea projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract forms (FIDIC, LOGIC, bespoke offshore contracts).
• Track record of managing contracts across FEED, tendering, and EPCI execution phases.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and interface with senior stakeholders.

 
Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a world-class offshore project.
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from FEED through to execution.
• Collaborative, high-performance environment with global industry leaders.
• Competitive package and career development opportunities.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.