Senior Contract Engineer

Job Overview

Airswift is currently looking for a Senior Contract Engineer – Plant Operations to work with our client in Oil and Gas. Starting date: Sept2026. Duration: 12 month renewable contract. Location: Milan, Italy. Responsibilities

The Senior Contract Engineer position is responsible for the following tasks: Know, respect and ensure compliance with the company’s Code of Conduct. Work closely with the DUET to assemble the contract dossier, define contractual responsibilities clearly and agree the timetable, including: Develop a contracting strategy and issue calls for tenders to find appropriate expertise to support the different functions. Negotiate and analyse commercial bids. Prepare Recommendations To Award (RTA). Ensure that all insurance matters concerning TEPMA1 assets and personnel are addressed. Manage performance by monitoring KPIs and ensuring the contract management tool is updated. Keep informed of best practices in contracting procedures in other entities to improve contract practices in TEPMA1. Use existing framework agreements. Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of qualified contractors/suppliers/potential bidders/contracts with current information to conduct market studies; analyse and evaluate all responses from the market. Develop contracting strategies and issue calls for complex tenders to find suitable expertise. Lead the presentation of RTA to the Contracts Committee or the appropriate DOA approver with a joint recommendation with DUET. Draft technical contracts and contractual agreements, and directly participate in the most complex contracts. Conduct commercial bid analysis and negotiations, thereby creating a clear definition of responsibilities and documentation together with the DUET. Take the leading role in Recommendation To Award (RTA) through the Contracts Committee/DOA with a joint recommendation with DUET. Ensure the handover of contracts to the Partners’ Entities and monitor contractor performance with DUET. Assist C&P management in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, in coordination with Legal, Insurance, Finance and TEPMA1 Management by proposing strategies and actions and participating in negotiations. Monitor ongoing contract status, and participate in contract renewal and amendment discussions. Purposes

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures. Optimize contract management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with company objectives. Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability. Provide expert advice on contract negotiations and procurement strategies. Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation. Support the implementation of sustainable procurement practices. Ensure the integrity and transparency of procurement processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement systems and tools. Qualifications and Experience

Qualification level required: Level7 (Master’s or equivalent). Level of experience required: 10–15 years (minimum3years in the technical contracts domain of Plant Maintenance and Operations). Technical skills required: Advanced contracts and procurement technical competencies; basic or intermediate level in other technical competencies; international experience required. Personal abilities: Advanced management, strong interpersonal skills, problem‑solving, planning/organising/coordinating/controlling. Behavioral competencies: Working under pressure and in difficult environments. Language skills: Good command of the English language. Certification: Advanced certification in C&P tools required. Specific knowledge: Mastery of supply chain processes, planning, and a fair technical knowledge of construction site activities. Accountabilities

Providing project control support, including tools, reports and deliverables consistently and accurately for Site Construction Management, N+1, N+2. General support to Onshore PMT and overall Project Controls team.

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