Contract Engineer

EIW & NWP Contract Engineer

(NWP ENGINEER Offices)

MAIN MISSIONS

• Assist EIW & NWP Project Control Lead in the development of the various contractual strategies.
• Ensure regular reporting of its activities to the Project Control Lead
• Develop and maintain contractual requirements to monitor progress execution
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of contractual aspects
• Provide oversight and guidance on contractual tools, techniques, and best practices

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture by ensuring that all contractual items are performed safely and in compliance with the company’s HSE standards.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of project contractual items to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the administration of current contract, including interfaces with technical teams.
• Support the preparation of contractual claims and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with the rules established by the Company & the Project relating to contractual procedures.

The project will be developed with the objective to maximize economical results, with a particular focus on the CAPEX, while maintaining the technical quality of the installations, with high H3SE requirements and focus.
The project development include several interfaces with other projects which shall be managed in an optimized and agile manner.
The country context is complex due to several factors and risks to be mitigated all along the project. Particular attention will be paid to the safety culture enhancement and to the local content that will be a key factor for the project success.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Specific Project Details:

• The EIW & NWP Contract Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring contractual excellence for EIW & NWP activities.
• The environment involves complex interfaces between multiple stakeholders, requiring detailed
• oversight and proactive risk management.
• High H3SE standards must be integrated into all project control activities.

Why should you join the project?

• Opportunity to lead contractual efforts in a transformative Oil and Gas project that is critical to Iraq’s energy development.
• Gain valuable experience managing complex interfaces in a large-scale, multidisciplinary
• environment.
• Work with state-of-the-art project control tools and contractual methodologies.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of global experts committed to innovation and operational excellence.
• Leverage opportunities for career growth, skill development, and contribution to a high-profile project.

CANDIDATE PROFILE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years in project control roles in Oil and Gas projects.
• Experience in similar position
• At least 5 years in a Contract Engineer position.
• Expertise in Contracts-Purchases, Legal environment, SAP/UNISUP, Insurance, Taxation and Safety Environment.
• Strong analytical skills for contractual aspects and claim management.
• Knowledge of risk management practices and earned value management techniques.
• Level / Diploma: Degree in Engineering, or lawyer.
• Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Ensure effective integration of legal, contractual and commercial practices to support project objectives.

Soft skills:

• Contribute to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of EIW components by maintaining robust contractual controls.
• Provide timely and accurate contractual data and analysis to facilitate informed decision-making by stakeholders.
• Identify, mitigate, and report risks associated with contractual exposure to ensure protection of interests for the Company.
• Ensure that Company policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures are enforced and shall take any action necessary to maintain the quality of Contracts administration activities to the highest level.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

SITUATION IN ORGANISATION

• Position Title N+1: NWP Project Control Lead
• Position Title N+2: EIW & NWP Package Manager
• Place of mobilization/Job Location(s): UAE
• Status: Residential
• Starting Date: May 2025
• Missions to Iraq: Yes - 20 days / year max (2 - 3 missions)

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.