Drilling Contract Engineer

Location:West Africa (rotational position, offshore/onshore interface)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Spot contract - duration to be discussed during interview

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contracting process for drilling-related scopes (drillship support, third-party services, logistics, casing, mud, ROV, cementing, wellheads, subsea trees, etc.).
• Draft and issue Call for Tender (CFT) documents in alignment with company standards and technical requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations, evaluations, and contract awards in coordination with drilling and legal teams.
• Ensure contracts reflect applicable local content obligations, international best practices, and operational constraints.
• Monitor contract performance, delivery, and compliance throughout the well campaign.
• Administer contracts on-site when required, including the processing of service entries, change orders, claims, and reporting.
• Participate in daily drilling meetings as a contract focal point to anticipate risks or non-conformities.
• Contribute to the preparation of variation orders, contract amendments, and cost tracking in alignment with the drilling budget.
• Provide contractual input to the planning and logistics team to ensure seamless integration between operations and procurement.
• Support the contract close-out process and participate in debriefings and REX consolidation at the end of the campaign.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Legal, or Business.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in contract management for offshore drilling or deepwater oil & gas projects.
• Proven track record working with drillship or semi-submersible operations.
• Solid knowledge of marine services contracts, dayrate structures, drilling rig service agreements, and associated third-party scopes.
• Familiarity with claim and variation order management in drilling operations.
• Experience working in multicultural and remote environments is essential.
• Good understanding of well cost control, operations planning, and contractor interface management.

Languages

• Fluent English - mandatory (technical and contractual)
• French - a strong plus, due to regional context

Contractual Arrangement

• Rotation: Likely 28/28 or 35/35 depending on operational planning.
• Mobility: Office-based with regular offshore visits or remote rig-based support during operations.
• Travel & Logistics: Handled by the project team.