Airswift is currently looking for a Contract Engineer to work with an EPC Company based in Nanterre

Job Title: Contract Engineer
Location: Nanterre, France
Duration:  6-month renewable CONTRACT
Starting : April/May
 
The Contract Engineer is fully assigned to the Marsa LNG EPC Project (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Project of a LNG plant for Sultanate of Oman), multi-hundread millions USD project), and will be mobilized at Home Office (Paris – France).
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Role Purpose
The Contract Engineer will support the Contract Manager in the post?award management and administration of the EPC prime contract, ensuring contractual compliance throughout project execution and protecting the company’s contractual rights and obligations in line with policies, standards, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Management – Client (Selling Services) Support the Contract Manager in the day?to?day administration of the prime EPC contract with the Client Monitor contractual compliance by: (EPC Contractor) The Client The supply chain Track and manage: Contractual entitlements Notifications Change orders Extensions of time (EOT) Claims and variations Draft, review, and coordinate incoming and outgoing contractual correspondence with Clients and Partners Perform contract analyses on specific topics as requested by management
Change Management & Claims Initiate and coordinate the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of: Change orders Variations Claims and commercial adjustments Ensure proper documentation and contractual justification in accordance with the contract and project procedures
Procurement & Subcontracting Support (Optional) Provide contractual support to procurement and subcontracting teams when required, including: Flow?down and back?to?back provisions Negotiation of specific contractual terms and conditions Management of variation orders, claims, and back?charges Support both: Purchasing services (towards suppliers/subcontractors) Selling services (towards the Client)
Interface & Coordination Liaise with internal departments such as: Legal (corporate, compliance, IP, insurance, litigation) Treasury Tax Insurance Coordinate with the wider Project Management Team to ensure contractual alignment with project execution
Reporting Lines Functional reporting: Head of Contract Management Department Operational reporting: Project Contract Manager
Future Assignment (Optional)
Depending on performance and project needs, a future assignment to the construction site in Sohar, Oman, may be considered. This requires prior site and long?term EPC contract management experience.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Education Degree in Engineering, Law, Business, or equivalent Experience & Technical Skills Proven experience in Oil & Gas / LNG EPC projects Strong background in contract management from the EPC Contractor perspective Solid experience in post?award prime contract management Good understanding of: Compliance Intellectual Property Insurance matters Full working knowledge of English law / Common Law Experience interacting with clients and international stakeholders Tools Standard office tools (Microsoft Office)
Language Requirements English: Fluent (written and spoken) – contract language French: Strong advantage
Competencies & Personal Skills Autonomous and proactive Highly rigorous and well organised Strong written communication skills Good negotiation and analytical skills Ability to work efficiently in complex EPC project environments Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills
Quality, Procedures & Planning Ensure compliance with: Project procedures Quality Assurance processes  standards Deliver contractual documentation with: High technical quality Clear and accurate content Professional presentation Adhere strictly to project schedules and milestones