Senior Contracts Specialist

We are A leading specialist engineering services company delivering integrated solutions for complex energy and infrastructure projects and operating assets. Our business is built on the belief that our people are what make EnerMech excellent. When we are thriving globally it's not just about investing in our infrastructure, service offering and technology, but by also investing in our people. The role The Senior Contracts Specialist role is primarily responsible for leading the reviewing and coordinating of responses to client contractual agreementsEnsure that the business risks are reduced to a minimum and that the company contracting principles are upheldSupporting the relevant regions, alongside regional leadership and Corporate in the review, risk analysis and implementation of a range of material agreements. Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas Develops Tender Strategies in accordance with company processes and proceduresDrive contractual support in various international regionsHelps maintain a forward plan for forthcoming contractual support projectsLead the review of client contractual documents ensuring risk and exposure areas are highlighted and qualified, giving full justification for the qualificationEnsuring the correct application of relevant agreements and contracts currently in placeManage qualification responses until closure ensuring compliance with any specific prescribed formats for submissionsEnsure target dates are complied with for responses to clientsEnsure contract and commercial negotiations are conducted in accordance with company proceduresRelease of received works into the Engineering and Project Departments of the companyAs required following a contract award, participate in any handover / kick off meeting with the operations team, including any relevant support functions, of the tender and any qualificationsTake a role in continually reviewing and updating working processes and proceduresAssist and in some instances, lead in the compilation of material agreements with agents, distributors, joint venture partners and othersProvide assistance and advice in the resolution of contractual disputes. Requirements Minimum HNC/HND in Business Management, Quantity Surveying or Law or similarExperience in a contracts or proposals role or an engineering discipline function involved in producing cost estimates or proposalsInternational experience in a Contracts roleCommercial and contractual diligenceRisk analysis. Preferred: Project Management and delivery vs deadlinesAdvanced Microsoft Office skills. Behaviors and Personal Qualities: Conducts and/or supervises complex tasks requiring advanced knowledge of key skills or a thorough working knowledge of a range of key skillsDevelops wide range of collaborative links within the organization, actively seeking opportunities to extend networkParticipates appropriately in the identification of hazards, the assessment of risk and the identification of required control measuresGenerates new ideas and is good at putting them into a wider contextIdentifies and considers conflicting or ambiguous data in problem solvingManages progress against schedule and monitors against quality standardsDemonstrates ability to interpret relevant commercial and/or legal obligations of roleDemonstrates good knowledge and understanding of HSE behaviors and expectations Preferred: Provides technical coaching / professional guidance and assists in the development of othersLooks for opportunities before being asked and presents new ideas or approachesDeals effectively with pressure and conflicting prioritiesWorks to develop team spirit and co-operation .