Title: Senior Contracts Specialist
Baku, AZ
Join a global leader in offshore energy as we expand our team in Baku, Azerbaijan. We are hiring a Senior Contracts Specialist on a full-time, contract basis to join our UK & Global IRM division for an initial period of 12 months.
As a Senior Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for all commercial and contractual matters including managing the alliance partnerships in contracting arrangements. This role will primarily entail contract management, and Key Subcontract management support.
Our UK & Global IRM division are the team responsible for the practical execution and delivery of a variety of IRM and Construction Projects across the world. They work with a variety of projects, ranging from IRM (Inspection, Repair and Maintenance) work to large EPIC projects, including working with our Bundles Pipeline technology.
What will you be doing?
This will be a highly varied role and some of the main responsibilities will include:
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Lead high‑level contract analysis, advising the project leadership on obligations, risks and commercial strategy
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Oversee subcontract negotiations and ensure robust commercial governance across all packages
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Drive the full variations and claims strategy to maximise project value and protect margins
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Partner with Project Services to steer cost, revenue and invoicing performance
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Manage all major contractual communications, insurances, guarantees and final accounts
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Champion risk management, compliance and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle
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Provide senior guidance, coaching and oversight to Contracts Engineers/Specialists
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Deliver contract awareness and commercial training to strengthen capability across the project team
What experience would we like you to have?
Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.
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Degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Law, Project Management, Supply Chain, or similar discipline although relevant experience will also be considered
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Previous experience in a senior contracts / commercial role within the oil & gas sector
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Background in contract management (Subsea and/or Civil), including high‑value, high‑risk agreements
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Proven experience in subcontract management and negotiation
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Good understanding of international and local compliance frameworks, including HSE standards
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Knowledge of industry‑specific regulations and agreements (JOA, PSA, Service Agreements, local content requirements)
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Experience identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial, environmental and financial risks
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Skilled in managing multinational stakeholders and working in culturally diverse environments
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Good communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills
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Experience supporting project cost control, commercial reporting and efficient work methods