Senior Contract Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Airswift in Milano
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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