Contracts Lead – Offshore / Onshore Projects
Location: Qatar (Onshore 90%, Offshore 10%)
Employment Type: 3-Year Secondment / Fixed-Term Contract

A leading energy company is seeking a Contracts Lead to manage the full lifecycle of major EPC, FEED, and Long Lead Item (LLI) contracts for offshore and onshore projects. This role offers exposure to high-value projects and the opportunity to provide strategic guidance on contracting, post-award administration, and risk management.

Role Overview
The Contracts Lead will oversee contract strategy, preparation, award, and administration, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and regulations. The role will manage post-award activities including change orders, claims, insurance, guarantees, and liaising with contractors and internal teams to support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop contracting scenarios and support contract strategy workshops

• Lead preparation of FEED, EPC, and LLI contracts in coordination with Legal and Supply teams

• Advise on technical bid evaluation plans, procedures, and models

• Coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms

• Manage post-award contract administration including formal correspondence, change orders, claims, insurance, and guarantees

• Provide guidance to the project management team on major change orders and negotiations

• Resolve contractor claims and coordinate legal issues with internal teams

• Manage transfer of LLI contracts through novation or free issue to EPC contractors

• Monitor potential breaches of contracts and advise appropriately

• Review and recommend improvements to contracts for future projects

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Law, or related field

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in contract management for EPC contracts, including at least 4 years in the oil & gas sector

• At least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role managing contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or service personnel

• Experience in contract formulation, post-award administration, and project business functions such as planning, cost control, risk management, change management, and reporting

• Knowledge of international standards, methodologies, and best practices in contract management

• SME-level competence in contracts, procurement, and project delivery processes

• Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills

Technical and Business Skills

• High proficiency in written and spoken English

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

• Computer literate with experience using professional office applications and dashboards

This role is ideal for an experienced contracts professional seeking a challenging secondment with exposure to large-scale, high-value energy projects in a dynamic international environment.