Job Title: Marshalling Contract Engineer
Location: Paris, France
Assignment Type: Residential
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Annual renewable contract
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday
We are supporting a major player in the global energy transition with the appointment of a Marshalling Contract Engineer to support a portfolio of large-scale offshore wind projects in Northern Europe. Based in Paris, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of strategically significant clean energy infrastructure.
The successful candidate will manage Contracts & Procurement (C&P) activities with a particular focus on marshalling and logistics packages for offshore wind projects. This includes both the preparation and administration of contract strategies, coordination with technical stakeholders, and full-cycle management of the procurement process across various phases of the project.
Key Responsibilities
Contracts & Procurement
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Lead and support C&P activities for logistics and marshalling scopes within offshore wind development projects.
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Coordinate the preparation and execution of procurement strategies in alignment with internal governance requirements.
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Prepare comprehensive call for tender (CFT) packages, manage prequalification processes, and coordinate tender evaluations.
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Draft, review and support negotiation of contracts, variation orders, and contractual amendments.
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Collaborate with technical teams to challenge and refine scope specifications to maximise value.
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Liaise with project teams and procurement leads to ensure compliance with internal procedures and approval processes.
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Support due diligence on suppliers, including market analysis, compliance screening, benchmarking, and risk assessments.
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Assist in Capex and Opex estimation activities and provide input into project reporting and KPI tracking.
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Maintain systematic use of ERP and sourcing tools including Ariba, AGORA, and internal systems.
Strategic & Operational Support
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Contribute to the refinement of project contracting strategies, including EPCI vs. multi-contracting considerations.
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Support service quality management (SQM) processes with suppliers.
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Ensure continuous improvement by providing feedback and contributing to lessons learned across the project.
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Travel as required to liaise with teams and suppliers in France and Germany.
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Facilitate alignment and cooperation between international stakeholders including project teams, affiliates, contractors, and HQ support functions.
Required Skills & Experience
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Background in Contracts & Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related disciplines with solid experience in contract administration.
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Strong understanding of international tendering processes, commercial and technical evaluation, and contract management.
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Previous experience supporting logistics or marshalling scopes in energy, infrastructure, or offshore environments is highly advantageous.
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Familiarity with procurement systems and tools including Ariba and ERP platforms (e.g. MBC).
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
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Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and cultural contexts.
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Fluent in English; knowledge of French or German is a plus.
Context
This opportunity is part of a major offshore wind development programme in Europe. The role supports the delivery of renewable energy projects in line with the client's long-term sustainability strategy. The assignment will be based in Paris, with occasional travel to project locations and partner offices in Hamburg or Berlin.