Lead Drilling Contracts Engineer - Dubai

On behalf of an independent Oil & Gas operator, WRS are looking for a Lead Drilling Contracts Engineer to work in Dubai on a contract, residential basis. This will be a 12 month renewable contract, working 5 days per week in the client offices.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for planning, sourcing and placement of drilling contract packages, in compliance with procedures.
• Responsible for development, compilation, and execution of pre-qualification exercises, contracting strategies, invitation to tender documentation, commercial evaluations, detailed analysis of commercial and contractual qualifications and execution of contracts.
• Acting as focal point for Contract Owner/Holder in post-award phase e.g. preparation of variations and amendments.
• Coordinates technical, operational, HSE, quality, contractual and commercial inputs into governance papers going to Government and Partner shareholders.
• Awareness of supply-side risk, being knowledgeable about and adapting to, supply market developments and the changing business circumstances associated with vender performance, capability and competence.
• Supports and participates in the development of policies, procedures and work practices to realize the objectives of Supply Chain and provides flexibility in generating practical solutions to business requirements.
• Assists in development and training of more junior/national personnel in the Supply Chain team.
• Ensures compliance with client requirements along with governance and compliance obligations and ensure an audit trail to secure cost recovery.
• Identify opportunities to develop and promote positive relationship management with contractors and suppliers, leading to partnerships that focus on creating sustainable value

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years relevant oil & gas contracting experience, with at least 3+ years working for an Operator.
• Demonstrable experience in drilling and well services contracting engineering.
• Degree preferably technical or business related.
• Preference for CIPS (or equivalent) certification and experience with other International Oil & Gas Companies. 
• Awareness of Best Practices in supply chain procedures and procedures

If you are interested, please apply.