Principal Contract Specialist

Posted 26 Days Ago
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Energy • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads contract management and claims success for EPC/EPCI projects valued up to $500 million. Supports pre- and post-award activities, negotiations, contract setup, billing, guarantees, change management, correspondence, risk and opportunity tracking, and project closeout. Coordinates contract specialists, interfaces with engineering, procurement, construction, legal, finance, clients, and partners, and chairs commercial management meetings. Develops lessons learned and promotes contractual and commercial awareness across project teams.
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Job Overview:

Reporting to the Project Contracts Manager, the Principal Contracts Specialist will assist in addressing all contractual and commercial issues encountered during the execution phase of large-scale, complex engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) projects.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support the Project Contracts Manager in the implementation of a project’s contractual / commercial strategy throughout project execution

  • Upon project award, assist the Project Contracts Manager in disseminating contract requirements within the project team

  • Assist Project Contracts Manager in identifying critical or sensitive contractual issues

  • Assist the Project Contracts Manager in developing an effective working relationship with Client team to ensure timely resolution of contractual issues

  • Support the project team to establish the change management process, setting a culture of change identification

  • Lead / participate in change management meetings to identify changes that may result in entitlement for compensation and / or schedule relief

  • Assist Project Contracts Manager with Client negotiations and working towards the timely resolution of change orders and contract amendments

  • Assist in the administration of all contractual correspondence with the Client including the timely release of notification required to ensure McDermott’s contractual rights are preserved

  • Support preparation of project weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and external distribution as per internal and Contract requirements

  • Support the project risk and opportunity management processes

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • Minimum 7+ years of project execution experience in the energy and / or construction industries. University degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is preferred
  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, legal, Commercial or Quantity Surveying and and 7 years of Contracts Management experience in addition to other functional experience
  • Proven experience in contract management within the Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPC/EPCI) industry, in the areas of Energy Transition, Onshore, or Offshore or Subsea and Floating Facilities (FPSO/FPU)
  • In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCI project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and installation phases
  • Is able to build rapport with and gains respect from employees with varied experience and background
  • Familiarity with industry-specific terminologies, contracts, and standards
  • Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Ability to analyze complex contract requirements and identify potential risks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Proficient in using contract management software and MS Office Suite
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines 

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About UsLutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, legal, commercial, quantity surveying, or a related discipline
  • Seven years of contracts management experience, plus other relevant functional experience
  • Contract management experience in the EPC/EPCI industry
  • Experience in energy transition, onshore, offshore, subsea, FPSO, or FPU projects
  • In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCI project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and installation
  • Ability to build rapport and gain respect from employees with varied experience and backgrounds
  • Familiarity with industry-specific terminology, contracts, and standards
  • Strong negotiation skills focused on mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Ability to analyze complex contract requirements and identify potential risks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines

Lutech Resources Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lutech Resources and has not been reviewed or approved by Lutech Resources.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is often described as competitive for technical, oil and gas, and engineering roles. Feedback suggests payroll administration is smooth and professional, supporting reliable on-time pay.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation processing and compliance logistics are often handled effectively. Feedback suggests HR support during onboarding and placements is generally attentive and efficient.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
350 Employees

What We Do

Lutech Resources is a global recruitment business providing tailor-made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Resources, Energy, and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, they match candidates to specialized roles across the energy value chain, renewables, construction, and technology sectors, including deep expertise in data science, database management, and network security.

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