Lead Contracts Engineer

Job description / Role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Job Specific Knowledge:
- Adopt standard safe work practices and procedures in accordance with the Safety Management Systems and safety policies.
- Eliminate or report workplace hazards, take part in safety drills and other activities and support the work of safety representatives and committees.
- Conduct activities in accordance with environmental policies, codes and guidelines; in particular, minimize energy and material usage in the workplace.
- Continuously communicate to contractors expectations for safety and the environment.
- Recognize good safety and environmental performance, and correct poor performance.
- Contribute to Project Strategy.
- Provide timely summary to Project Manager to assist in bid decision.
- Provide management, administration and co-ordination of tenders
- Liaise with Project Management and Controls Group regarding scope of supply, resources and project estimate data
- Review Contract Commercial Conditions and structure commercial section of Tender documents.
- Propose methods to mitigate risk.
- Analyse Commercial Offers.
- Ensure proposals comply with Project requirements and procedures.
- Negotiate proposals and finalise award of contracts with Contractors.
- Provide contractual / commercial advice to Project.
- Ensure appropriate policies are followed.
- Assist Project / Construction Manager in management of Terms & Conditions, negotiation and finalisation of Construction Contracts and Variations (if required)
- Perform Contractors claim evaluation (if required)
- Provide appropriate level of training on commercial awareness issues for the Project (if required).
- Provide timely and relevant commercial/legal advice to the Project support groups.
- Assist the Legal/Commercial department in resolving claims/litigation management (if required).
- Ensure Site Contracts comply with Group Insurance policies
- Review contract conditions.
- Negotiate contract terms.
- Prepare agreements.
- Review secrecy/confidentiality agreements.
- Provide contractual interpretation and advice.
- Negotiate Contracts with Contractors.
- Review Client Supplied documentation (ITT)
- Prepare Contract Strategy, Writing Plan and Schedule (PEM for Tendering)
- Coordinate Contract preparation process with assigned Managers
- Coordinate input from all required disciplines regarding the definition of; scope of supply, resources, cost estimate, schedule, third party involvement and commercial arrangement.

Requirements

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
- Any bachelor degree in engineering
- Commercial management experience within the Engineering Industry
- Tertiary qualified as QS / Engineer / Lawyer.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Sound knowledge of Contract Law / Construction Contracts / International Contracting.
- Builds a desire to take responsibility, work together and co-operate within and between teams. Creates a climate where people feel involved and valued, and where goals are shared.
- Sets demanding goals for self and others and is dissatisfied with average performance. Makes full use of own time and resources. Sees a task through to completion irrespective of obstacles and setbacks.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.