Lead Contract Engineer

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment. The Lead Contract Engineer will administer and manage all contractual aspects of the Onshore Package, ensuring compliance with Company values, policies, relevant legislation, and industry best practices. This role encompasses project restart phase management, contract administration, and provision of comprehensive contractual support to the Site Management team. Key Responsibilities: Project Restart Phase Administration   - Administer the Onshore Package Resumption process following Long-term Suspension - Prepare necessary Change Orders and Amendments for Package Resumption in accordance with Terms of References and Project procedures - Liaise with technical teams (DUET) to ensure technical requirements are adequately incorporated into the Change Orders process - Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure timely preparation and readiness for restart - Engage with EPC Contractors in tripartite negotiations with Subcontractors regarding restart scope, schedule, and costs  Post-Award Contract Management   - Manage assigned EPC Contracts in accordance with agreed contractual terms and conditions, ensuring Company interests are protected - Administer contractual correspondence, change order logs, and filing systems - Review requests for Change Orders and prepare/validate change order documentation - Manage Contractor claims and prepare counter-claims, liaising with Project teams and Head Office as necessary - Ensure all contractual certificates, guarantees, and insurances required under the Contract are in place and received timeously - Coordinate processing of Contractor monthly payment applications and verify invoice submissions  Team Leadership and Site Support   - Supervise Contract Engineers and Quantity Surveyors at Site - Liaise, interface, and support the Company's Site Management team, providing comprehensive contractual support on a day-to-day basis  Compliance and Standards   - Ensure timely conduct and delivery of specific work scopes and tasks allocated - Maintain compliance with Company's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture, Sustainable Development Goals, Fundamental Principles of Purchasing, Ethics, and Anti-corruption policies  Professional Qualification: Qualified Contracts Engineer with demonstrated expertise in the management of EPC/EPCC construction contracts. Very strong knowledge in construction law and proven experience in management of Oil & Gas project construction and installation contracts from pre-award to final account, preferably on offshore/subsea packages. - Education: Diploma or degree in Construction Law, Business, Engineering, or Construction Science (preferred). - Professional Experience: Minimum 15 years in contract management, with at least 10 years in a similar Lead Contract Engineer position.   - Contract Administration & Negotiation: Extensive knowledge in contract administration, negotiation, and monitoring of EPC/EPCC Oil & Gas projects, including change order management and contractor claims administration. - Project Restart & Resumption: Proven experience in managing project restart phases, preparing change orders and amendments, and coordinating tripartite negotiations with EPC contractors and subcontractors. - Team Leadership: Demonstrated capability in managing and supervising resources, direct reports, and shared resources across multidisciplinary teams with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. - Compliance & Standards: Strong commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture, Sustainable Development Goals, and adherence to Ethics and Anti-corruption policies.     - Language: Very good command of the English language, both written and verbal.   Place of work (City & country ) :Afungi, Mozambique Working Schedule : 28*28 Duration of the mission : 12 months + extendable