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Lead Contracts Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 months ago

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Worley

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Worley doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 15+ years of experience

    Lead-level role.

  • University degree

    “A bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) yea” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.
  • Experience within FEED & EPC experience required.
  • Experience in PMC roles.
  • Experience in Offshore Project required.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Offshore projects is required.

Nice to have

  • ADNOC experience is preferred.

The role

  • Ensure HSSE goals, objectives and targets are met through personal leadership and involvement.
  • Manages and supports the Project Contracts, Procurement and materials personnel and their associated activities to execute the work in a manner that achieves the objectives of the Project Execution Strategy, Project Plan and Project Procurement and Materials Plan.

What you'll do

  • Champion the Project Safety culture, behaviors and engagement activities.
  • Complies with Company policies and objectives, Contracts and Procurement work processes.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and resolving Contracting issues during the EPC / FEED phase of the Contract.
  • Review of EPC / FEED Contract Baseline.
  • Review of EPC / FEED Contract requirements.
  • Review and comment on the division of responsibilities.
  • Review of Key EPC / FEED Contract management documents.
  • Review of EPC / FEED Contract management procedures.
  • At the start of the EPC / FEED Contract arrange kick-off meeting to instruct the EPC / FEED Contractor on the procedures for EPC / FEED Contract Administration (preparation of accounting, evaluation of changes, notices, interim and final payment certificates, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance with insurance requirements set out in the EPC / FEED Contract.
  • Monitors any potential incidents of loss/damage likely to lead to an insurance claim. Subsequently, correlates and reviews supporting documentation for any insurance claims resulting from accidental loss/damage to material/equipment, either upon receipt of goods or during the construction period.
  • Ensure EPC / FEED Contractor provides and maintains the correct Performance/Bank Guarantees.
  • Determine any additional administrative procedural requirements.
  • Balancing Owner relationship and EPC / FEED Contract management requirements.
  • Soliciting legal advice, when required.
  • Review of the Project records management system.
  • Checking and evaluation EPC / FEED Contract Changes; Project Variance Notices, Requests for Change, Change Orders, Amendments, etc.
  • Ensure comprehensive implementation of the EPC / FEED Contract Close-out procedures; Final Account, EPC / FEED Contract Closure Certificates, etc.
  • Ensuring EPC / FEED Contractor complies with warranty requirements.
  • Ensuring the EPC / FEED Contract is properly managed and administered.
  • Administering the EPC / FEED Contract so as to ensure the terms and conditions stated therein are fulfilled.
  • Managing Change by controlling the EPC / FEED Contract: scope, cost, schedule and quality of the Project through scope changes and Contract change documents e.g. Change Orders, Variations, Amendments, etc.
  • Managing Project risks minimizing Owner's exposure to financial and legal liabilities.
  • Reviewing EPC / FEED Contractor reports for areas of concern and potential claims, delays, etc.
  • Attends weekly EPC / FEED Contract Administration meeting.
  • Prepare and issue, on a monthly basis, the Subcontract Administration Monthly Report for each Subcontract (SAMR).
  • Prepares and issues to the Owner, the EPC / FEED Contract Administration Monthly Report.
  • Reviewing and checking the adequacy of the Project records management system and ensuring the Owner's and PMC team, together with the EPC / FEED Contractor use it to furnish a written record of the chronology of the Project execution.
  • In conjunction with PMC Project Manager, reviews, evaluates and prepares recommendations to Owner regarding EPC / FEED Contractor; claims for delay, back charges, prolongation, disruption, etc.
  • Managing the Project consistent with Owner and PMC policies and legal guidelines concerning good business practice for contract management.
  • Ensures documents of commercial sensitivity are secured at the end of each working day and "CLEAN DESK" policy is observed at close of business each day.
  • Performing Construction Site Contract Administration for the EPC / FEED Contract as follows:
    • Set-up electronic files
    • Manages change management; prepares; site instructions, change notices, change orders, processes quotations and proposals
    • Manages correspondence to/from EPC / FEED Contractor
    • Manages correspondence to/from Owner
    • Processes monthly Payment Certificates and Invoices
    • Maintains registers for; correspondence, management of change, etc.
    • Manages completion process
    • Monitors EPC / FEED Contract Close-out

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

  1. Apply

  2. Phone interview

    With a member of the Worley team · Phone call

    A friendly, informal call about your interests, skills and motivation, with time for your own questions.

  3. Formal interview

    With Worley team members

    A two-way conversation about how you solve problems, communicate and work with teams.

  4. Background and compliance checks

  5. Your offer

  • AI helps match skills to roles, but hiring decisions are made by people.
  • Application status is tracked in the careers portal; individual updates are not sent, but the talent team contacts anyone selected to advance.

About Worley

Worley is a global engineering and project delivery company serving the energy, chemicals, and resources industries. It offers full project delivery services including engineering, procurement, construction, and operations, as well as consulting and digital solutions. The company operates worldwide with a significant workforce, delivering large-scale industrial projects.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1971
Employees
50,000
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
worley.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Worley has a strong global presence, offering opportunities for international assignments and career mobility.
  • The company focuses on energy transition and sustainability, which may appeal to professionals in these fields.
  • Worley's careers page lists roles in Spain, indicating active hiring in the region.
  • The company provides a structured recruitment process and has a dedicated careers portal for job applications.

In their own words

About the company & team

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Additional information

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.

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