JOB TITLE: CONTRACT ENGINEER
CLIENT: GLOBAL ENERGY OPERATOR
LOCATION: PARIS, FRANCE
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: RESIDENTIAL
START DATE: ASAP
CONTRACT LENGTH - 12 MONTHS ANNUALLY RENEWABLE CONTRACT
MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS
Job Dimensions
The job holder participates in the Contracts and Procurement entity, supporting the
full contracting lifecycle for complex services and procurement activities.
The role works closely with the DUET and internal stakeholders to develop contract
dossiers, define contractual responsibilities and agree tendering/award strategies.
The position supports contract strategy development, Call for Tender processes, bid
analysis, negotiation and Recommendation To Award (RTA) submissions.
The job holder ensures insurance matters relating to TEPMA1 assets and personnel
are addressed and supports contract performance monitoring through KPIs and
contract management tools.
The role is based in Paris and will support a 12-month assignment within a global
energy operator environment.
Activities
Work closely with the DUET to create contract dossiers, develop clear definitions of
contractual responsibilities and agree contracting priorities and agendas.
Develop contracting strategies and issue Calls for Tender for complex scopes,
ensuring the business can identify suitable expertise to support different functions.
Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of qualified contractors, suppliers, potential
tenderers and contracts with updated market information.
Perform market studies and analyse/assess market responses to support tendering
and supplier selection decisions.
Conduct commercial bid analysis and negotiation, ensuring clear alignment between
commercial, technical and contractual documentation.
Establish technical contracts and contractual agreements, directly participating in the
development and management of the most complex contracts.
Lead Recommendation To Award (RTA) preparation and presentation to the
Contracts Committee or relevant DOA approver, with a common recommendation
agreed with the DUET.
Use existing frame agreements where appropriate and support effective
management of frame agreement activity.
Ensure contract handover to the relevant Partner Entities and monitor contractor
performance with the DUET, including KPI follow-up and contract management tool
updates.
Monitor ongoing contract status and participate in contract renewal, amendment and
variation discussions.
Support C&P management in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, liaising with
Legal, Insurance, Finance and TEPMA1 Management to propose strategies and
participate in negotiations.
Ensure insurance issues relating to TEPMA1 assets and personnel are properly
managed and addressed.
Keep informed of best practice in contracts procedures across other entities,
identifying opportunities to improve TEPMA1 contract practices.
Support C&P management by contributing to performance tracking, KPI monitoring,
planning, organising and coordination of contract activities.
Context and Environment
Location: Paris, France.
Contract duration: 12 months.
Target mobilisation: ASAP.
The role sits within a Contracts and Procurement environment supporting TEPMA1 /
Mozambique LNG-related contracting activities.
The job holder will work closely with DUET, Legal, Insurance, Finance, Management
and Partner Entities.
Accountabilities
Accountable for developing and executing contracting strategies for complex tenders
in line with company procedures and DOA requirements.
Accountable for ensuring robust commercial analysis, negotiation, contract
documentation and award recommendations.
Accountable for supporting contractor/supplier qualification, market intelligence and
tenderer list management.
Accountable for contract handover, performance monitoring, KPI tracking and
ongoing contract status updates.
Accountable for supporting claims, disputes, amendments, renewals and insurancerelated
matters in collaboration with relevant internal functions.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Qualifications:
Degree or diploma-level qualification in Law, Engineering, Business, Procurement or
a related discipline preferred.
CIPS or equivalent procurement/contracting certification would be advantageous.
Awareness of relevant contract standards and frameworks such as FIDIC, Incoterms
2020, ICC/UNCITRAL arbitration principles and ISO 9001/14001/45001 is beneficial.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of Contracts and Procurement / contracts experience.
Experience in technical or complex contracts within construction, oil & gas, LNG,
EPC or major project environments is preferred.
Experience with TAS / manpower contracts and contracting processes is strongly
preferred.
Mandatory knowledge of SAP / UNISOL MM.
TotalEnergies experience and knowledge of TotalEnergies C&P procedures, tools
and systems such as UNISOL, IMPACT and SMART would be advantageous.
Experience developing contracting strategies, managing complex tenders, analysing
commercial bids and negotiating contractual terms.
Experience preparing and presenting Recommendations To Award (RTA) to
Contracts Committee / DOA approvers.
Experience with frame agreements, contractor performance monitoring, KPI tracking
and contract handover processes.
Claims, disputes and contract amendment/renewal experience would be beneficial.
Languages:
Fluent / operational English required.
French language capability is advantageous.
Portuguese language capability would be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Soft Skills:
Strong negotiation, commercial analysis and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with DUET, Legal, Finance, Insurance and
Management stakeholders.
Strong planning, organising, coordination, problem-solving and communication
capability.
Ability to support training, mentoring and knowledge sharing within the Contracts and
Procurement function.
CLIENT: GLOBAL ENERGY OPERATOR
LOCATION: PARIS, FRANCE
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: RESIDENTIAL
START DATE: ASAP
CONTRACT LENGTH - 12 MONTHS ANNUALLY RENEWABLE CONTRACT
MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS
Job Dimensions
The job holder participates in the Contracts and Procurement entity, supporting the
full contracting lifecycle for complex services and procurement activities.
The role works closely with the DUET and internal stakeholders to develop contract
dossiers, define contractual responsibilities and agree tendering/award strategies.
The position supports contract strategy development, Call for Tender processes, bid
analysis, negotiation and Recommendation To Award (RTA) submissions.
The job holder ensures insurance matters relating to TEPMA1 assets and personnel
are addressed and supports contract performance monitoring through KPIs and
contract management tools.
The role is based in Paris and will support a 12-month assignment within a global
energy operator environment.
Activities
Work closely with the DUET to create contract dossiers, develop clear definitions of
contractual responsibilities and agree contracting priorities and agendas.
Develop contracting strategies and issue Calls for Tender for complex scopes,
ensuring the business can identify suitable expertise to support different functions.
Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of qualified contractors, suppliers, potential
tenderers and contracts with updated market information.
Perform market studies and analyse/assess market responses to support tendering
and supplier selection decisions.
Conduct commercial bid analysis and negotiation, ensuring clear alignment between
commercial, technical and contractual documentation.
Establish technical contracts and contractual agreements, directly participating in the
development and management of the most complex contracts.
Lead Recommendation To Award (RTA) preparation and presentation to the
Contracts Committee or relevant DOA approver, with a common recommendation
agreed with the DUET.
Use existing frame agreements where appropriate and support effective
management of frame agreement activity.
Ensure contract handover to the relevant Partner Entities and monitor contractor
performance with the DUET, including KPI follow-up and contract management tool
updates.
Monitor ongoing contract status and participate in contract renewal, amendment and
variation discussions.
Support C&P management in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, liaising with
Legal, Insurance, Finance and TEPMA1 Management to propose strategies and
participate in negotiations.
Ensure insurance issues relating to TEPMA1 assets and personnel are properly
managed and addressed.
Keep informed of best practice in contracts procedures across other entities,
identifying opportunities to improve TEPMA1 contract practices.
Support C&P management by contributing to performance tracking, KPI monitoring,
planning, organising and coordination of contract activities.
Context and Environment
Location: Paris, France.
Contract duration: 12 months.
Target mobilisation: ASAP.
The role sits within a Contracts and Procurement environment supporting TEPMA1 /
Mozambique LNG-related contracting activities.
The job holder will work closely with DUET, Legal, Insurance, Finance, Management
and Partner Entities.
Accountabilities
Accountable for developing and executing contracting strategies for complex tenders
in line with company procedures and DOA requirements.
Accountable for ensuring robust commercial analysis, negotiation, contract
documentation and award recommendations.
Accountable for supporting contractor/supplier qualification, market intelligence and
tenderer list management.
Accountable for contract handover, performance monitoring, KPI tracking and
ongoing contract status updates.
Accountable for supporting claims, disputes, amendments, renewals and insurancerelated
matters in collaboration with relevant internal functions.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Qualifications:
Degree or diploma-level qualification in Law, Engineering, Business, Procurement or
a related discipline preferred.
CIPS or equivalent procurement/contracting certification would be advantageous.
Awareness of relevant contract standards and frameworks such as FIDIC, Incoterms
2020, ICC/UNCITRAL arbitration principles and ISO 9001/14001/45001 is beneficial.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of Contracts and Procurement / contracts experience.
Experience in technical or complex contracts within construction, oil & gas, LNG,
EPC or major project environments is preferred.
Experience with TAS / manpower contracts and contracting processes is strongly
preferred.
Mandatory knowledge of SAP / UNISOL MM.
TotalEnergies experience and knowledge of TotalEnergies C&P procedures, tools
and systems such as UNISOL, IMPACT and SMART would be advantageous.
Experience developing contracting strategies, managing complex tenders, analysing
commercial bids and negotiating contractual terms.
Experience preparing and presenting Recommendations To Award (RTA) to
Contracts Committee / DOA approvers.
Experience with frame agreements, contractor performance monitoring, KPI tracking
and contract handover processes.
Claims, disputes and contract amendment/renewal experience would be beneficial.
Languages:
Fluent / operational English required.
French language capability is advantageous.
Portuguese language capability would be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Soft Skills:
Strong negotiation, commercial analysis and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with DUET, Legal, Finance, Insurance and
Management stakeholders.
Strong planning, organising, coordination, problem-solving and communication
capability.
Ability to support training, mentoring and knowledge sharing within the Contracts and
Procurement function.