📢 WE ARE HIRING – SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEER
📍 Location: Maputo, Mozambique
🏢 Industry: Oil & Gas
💼 Experience: 10–15 Years
We are looking for an experienced Senior Contract Engineer to support Special Projects and manage contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle, from project planning and tendering to contract execution and close-out.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and propose appropriate contracting and procurement strategies in coordination with technical teams.
Prepare and manage Call for Tender (CFT) processes, including tender documentation, evaluation criteria and bidder selection.
Conduct commercial and contractual bid evaluations and lead contract negotiations.
Prepare and present Recommendations to Award (RTA).
Identify, assess and mitigate contractual risks.
Monitor contractor performance and support project engineers on all contractual matters.
Evaluate and manage contractor claims, variations and change orders.
Support the settlement of contractual disputes and claims in coordination with Legal, Finance and Insurance teams.
Manage contract renewals, amendments and close-out activities.
Maintain and update contract registers and ensure compliance with company procedures and systems, including SAP and ARIBA.
Support and deliver C&P induction training for newly recruited personnel.
Candidate Requirements:
Master’s Degree; an Engineering qualification is preferred.
10–15 years of experience in Contracts & Procurement, including at least 2 years in technical contract management.
International Oil & Gas project experience is mandatory.
Strong experience in contract and subcontract administration.
Good knowledge of standard contract forms, including FIDIC and bespoke contracts.
Proven experience in claims evaluation, change orders and contract negotiations.
Advanced knowledge of Contracts & Procurement processes and tools.
Advanced C&P tools certification.
Exposure to operational activities and multidisciplinary project environments.
Excellent English communication and negotiation skills.
Strong planning, coordination, problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities.
📩 Interested candidates: share cv through mail a.kanatt@groupegismic.com