Contract Specialist – Long-Term Project Support
Location: Office-based (UK)
Contract Length: Until 31st December 2026
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, full-time
Rate: £60 per hour Ltd, Outside IR35
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Specialist to support a major long-term project within the energy sector. This role will be critical in developing and managing complex contract portfolios across feed and consultancy scopes. You will be embedded within a high-performing team delivering on challenging, technically engaging workstreams.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop, implement, and manage a portfolio of feed and consultancy support contracts for a high-value project.
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Prepare and issue tender documentation, ensuring all contractual packages are viable and complete.
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Lead on tender strategy, clarification processes, and negotiation meetings.
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Coordinate timely flow of information between all stakeholders and tenderers.
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Manage issuance of tender bulletins and clarification notes.
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Oversee both technical and commercial evaluations and negotiation strategies.
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Prepare and issue contracts, including all supporting documentation.
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Lead contract kick-off meetings and manage post-award contract administration.
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Drive contract close-out processes with full documentation and compliance.
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Report on contract progress and milestones from pre- to post-award stages.
Working Relationships:
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Collaborates closely with a multi-disciplinary internal project team.
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Liaises with contractors, suppliers, and relevant offshore or site-based roles.
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Interfaces with both internal and external project stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.
Skills and Experience Required:
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Educated to degree level in a relevant field.
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Minimum 7 years’ experience in contracts and procurement, ideally within the energy, oil and gas, or infrastructure sectors.
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Strong background in supply chain or subcontract management.
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Experience preparing, negotiating, and executing technical service agreements and consultancy contracts.
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Familiarity with large-scale international project environments.
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Previous experience working with Middle Eastern project frameworks is desirable but not essential.