Contract Engineer

We are currently Seeking a Contracts Engineer for a permanent position in Aberdeen within the Offshore/Subsea market. Key Accountabilities: You will provide support to the Commercial department in tender preparation along with supporting the Operations team in relation to project commercial issues. This role provides global support to the business but is however based in Aberdeen. Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Prepare and collate budget proposals and tenders, including associated subcontractor and supplier proposals (where applicable) in accordance with our internal management systems * Prepare detailed and accurate tender price estimates * Maintain up to date and comprehensive clarification registers for tenders and work with the Technical Sales Manager to ensure a suitable and achievable technical solution is provided * Prepare commercial and collate contractual & technical deliverables for inclusion in client tender submissions (i.e. commercial, contractual, and technical qualifications) with support from other departments where required * Draft and/or negotiate Call Offs to previously established contracts * Maintain commercial databases such as CRM * Lead the handover process between Commercial and Operations of all relevant commercial and contractual documents including a detailed review of the tender risk register * Provide ongoing support to the operations team in relation to the commercial issues that arise on project and working with the Project Manager to identify efficiencies to increase the margin * Ensure the accuracy of project invoicing on a monthly basis * Work with Supply Chain to ensure supplier management and strategic partnerships are being evaluated on a regular basis Knowledge & Experience: * Several years’ experience in a similar role * Sound numerical and analytical skills * Highly PC literate with proven experience and knowledge of Microsoft * Experience of operating in global jurisdictions given the global remit of this role * Educated to degree level, preferably with business related degree. * Highly PC literate with proven experience and knowledge of Microsoft * Strong business and commercial acumen * Excellent communication and organisation skills * Highly numerate, able to manipulate and develop excel spreadsheets * Ability to work independently and use own initiative and work as part of a team * Ability to effectively manage own workload and work under pressure within given timescales * Pro-active and forward-looking approach * Commitment to provide excellent client relations * Ability to multitask and problem solve with a “can do” attitude and a focus on delivery