Offshore Wind Contract Engineer – Transportation & Installation (T&I)

Duration/Location:

• Starting Date: February 2025

• Duration: 12 months

• Renewable: Yes

• Location: Paris, France

• Status: Residential with occasional remote work

• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, and Belgium (once a month or less per country)

Context & Environment:

The services will be performed within Company Global Procurement Department, specifically in the Subsea and Offshore Construction Procurement category, with a key focus on Offshore Wind Transport & Installation projects. The objective is to secure and optimize the long-term availability of offshore wind installation means to support Company’s global offshore wind projects, contributing to its ambition of becoming a sustainable multi-energy leader.

This role requires a strong procurement & supply chain background, combined with technical knowledge of offshore transport and installation activities in both offshore wind and offshore oil & gas sectors.

Activities:

1. Market Research & Intelligence:

• Conduct market research, analysis, and evaluation of offshore wind installation vessels, suppliers, and contracts.

• Develop and maintain supplier intelligence related to offshore wind marine installation vessels.

• Consolidate market intelligence and benchmarking for offshore wind transport and installation procurement.

• Organize multidisciplinary workshops with structural engineers, legal experts, and project engineers.

• Deliverables: Memos, presentations, and market reports.

2. Procurement Strategy & Tender Management:

• Support the development of a procurement strategy for offshore wind installation means.

• Organize and lead supply chain consultations, including RFI (Request for Information) exercises.

• Prepare and manage Call for Tenders (CFT), including tender documentation and analysis.

• Qualify suppliers and conduct commercial and contractual negotiations.

• Negotiate and finalize contracts, agreements, and exhibits for offshore wind vessel services and operations.

• Deliverables: Negotiated contracts, agreements, and management reports.

3. Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure full compliance with Company procurement and ethics policies.

• Manage risks associated with offshore transport and installation procurement, ensuring alignment with sustainability, HSE, and quality standards.

• Maintain proper document management and adherence to procurement templates and guidelines.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting:

• Act as the interface between procurement, technical teams, and legal departments.

• Work closely with technical duets and internal stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach.

• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Languages:

• English: Fluent (mandatory)

• French & Chinese: Advantageous

Competence Level

Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills Expert

Experience in commercial & contractual negotiations in the offshore marine industry Expert

Knowledge of offshore wind installation methodologies, including foundation, turbine, cable, and substation installation Confirmed

Understanding of offshore operations such as pipelaying, platform installation, dredging, and cable laying Confirmed

Supplier relationship management and contract execution Expert

Experience in bid preparation, tender evaluations, and contract award processes Expert

Ability to use digital tools in procurement (e.g., SAP, e-Sourcing) Confirmed

Experience in complex construction contract negotiation Confirmed

Familiarity with offshore transportation and installation industry Confirmed

International experience in the offshore wind or energy sector Confirmed

Proficiency in Power BI for analytics and reporting Advanced

Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with a structured approach Expert