Senior Contract Engineer - Energy & Oil & Gas

About the role

A major international project in the Energy and Oil & Gas sector is looking for an experienced Senior Contract Engineer to join its Contracts & Procurement (C&P) team in Maputo, Mozambique. Reporting to the C&P Manager with functional oversight from the Project Director, the role covers contractual and procurement expertise from initial contracting strategy and tendering through contract execution, claims management and close-out. The portfolio involves about 5 to 15 contracts per year, valued between USD 2 million and USD 150 million.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and recommend contracting and procurement strategies with project engineering teams.
• Manage the full Call for Tender process, including documentation, supplier selection, evaluation criteria and tender issuance.
• Evaluate bids commercially and contractually, lead negotiations and prepare Recommendations to Award.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks across the procurement and contract lifecycle.
• Select and implement contractual frameworks such as FIDIC and bespoke contracts.
• Support Project Engineers during contract execution and monitor contractor performance, deliverables and milestones.
• Handle amendments, variations, change orders and renewals, and evaluate and manage contractor claims with Legal, Insurance, Finance and project management.
• Support dispute resolution and negotiations, maintain contract registers and ensure proper close-out.
• Use corporate C&P tools such as SAP and ARIBA, support onboarding and training of new C&P staff, and work in a resident position.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Engineering, Procurement, Contract Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in Contracts & Procurement, including at least 2 years in technical contract management.
• Proven experience in contract and subcontract administration on complex industrial or energy projects.
• Previous international experience is mandatory.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, bespoke frameworks and contract administration.
• Expertise in claims evaluation, change orders, negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Familiarity with SAP, ARIBA and contract management systems.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, assess contractual risk, coordinate with engineering, procurement, legal, finance and management stakeholders, and train junior C&P personnel.