Contracts Advisor - Kingston

On behalf of a major offshore EPC/installation company, WRS are looking for a Contracts Advisor to work in London on a contract basis. This will be a 12 month renewable contract, based in Kingston-upon-Thames, paying a day rate.

The role will focus on multiple UK projects covering various offshore EPCI, T&I, FEED and other projects.

Job Duties:

• Administer contracts in execution in accordance with best practise and company procedures
• Prepare tracking and reporting to ensure that the commercial and contractual requirements of contracts are met, including timely notices and correspondence
• Draft all contractual and commercial correspondence;
• Advise Company and Corporate Management on the main contractual risks, identifying and proposing contractual mitigation actions;
• Participate in meetings (with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors), negotiating terms, preparing summaries and/or Minutes of Meeting;
• Negotiate the contractual instruments with the counterparties in the best interests of the Company and in accordance with Company risk policies;
• Support the Project Management teams in the determination and management of claims, in the preparation and evaluation of variation order requests, and in the drafting of key project correspondence towards clients, major subcontractors and/or other interfacing third parties;
• Support the Procurement function in the review and management of subcontracts and purchase orders;

Ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge and experience of English Law;
• Have knowledge of the industry standard contracts (FIDIC, LOGIC, BIMCO, IOCs’ etc.);
• Proven experience of reviewing and advising on tendering contracts and of administrating project contracts and effective negotiation skills are essential;
• Proven experience negotiating and executing offshore construction contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, listening and influencing;
• Strong commercial awareness;
• Right to work in the UK

If you are interested, please apply