About this job
- Industry: Oil & Gas
- Area of expertise: Project Management & Services
- Location: Perth
What is required?
- Hours per week: 40
- Education level: Professional Courses
About this role: Contracts Engineer
On behalf of our client, a World Leader within the Oil & Gas / Energy sector, Brunel is presently seeking an a high skilled Contracts Engineer with preferable Contracts Engineer experience of large turbomachinery EPFS (Engineering Procurement Fabrication and Supply) contract and novation / free-issue contract arrangement. This will be a 12 month contract based in the Perth CBD.
- Management of ITT and tender evaluation process
- Development and implementation of EPC contracts on time
- Management of EPC contracts including management of changes
- Lead communications/negotiations with contractors/vendors
- Manage necessary approval process
- Achieve cost savings through the contract management process
- Develop contracting strategies
- Manage contract tender stage including prequalification, ITT preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and approval process
- Negotiate with Contractor on tender qualifications and exceptions during tender evaluation
- Ensure contracts are monitored and regularly reported to Contracts Manager to identify potential future variations
- Ensure commercial and contractual correspondence with Contractor is efficiently handled
- Ensure changes to contract/scope of work are managed in accordance with Company procedures
- Develop contracting strategies
- Manage contract tender stage including prequalification, ITT preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and approval process
- Negotiate with Contractor on tender qualifications and exceptions during tender evaluation
- Ensure contracts are monitored and regularly reported to Contracts Manager to identify potential future variations
- Ensure changes to contract/scope of work are managed in accordance with Company procedures
Requirements
- Project Management Certification or equivalent – is desirable
- Sound experience of preparation/development/management of EPC Contract including development of Contract Strategy - preferably within the Oil & Gas industry
- Preferable contract engineering experiences of large turbomachinery EPFS (Engineering Procurement Fabrication and Supply) contract and novation/free-issue contract arrangements
- In-depth understanding of EPC contracts
- excellent communication/negotiation skills
Benefits
- 12-month contract opportunity
- Opportunity to work with this World Leader in the Oil & Gas / Energy Sector located in the CBD
- Excellent negotiable day rate!
Join the Brunel Family

Join the Brunel Family
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 2001, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 40 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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Any questions remaining?
Your consultant, Mandy Hobbs is happy to clarify anything about this vacancy. When reaching out, use the pub number:
PUB397410
Account manager
Mandy Hobbs
Brunel Energy Australia Perth
m.hobbs@brunel.net