Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Contract Engineer will manage all sub-contract activities related to all of Well Engineering operations in the support of all activities. The Senior Contract Engineer will need to work on their own initiative dealing directly with all key business stakeholders, to execute the required subcontracts in line with Petrofac's best practice. Senior Contract Engineer will be required to develop subcontract templates based on the Petrofac subcontract conditions of contract for use where requested specific subcontracts. Develop and manage commercial and subcontracts plan/strategy for various projects, ensuring that is it delivered, and any tendering activity is carried out in accordance with Company policies and procedures and projects requirements. Preparation of Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, including instructions to bidders, proposal form, subcontract agreement, terms and conditions, special terms and conditions, index and commercial exhibits as appropriate Receive and review all other parts of the bid package to ensure continuity and completeness, including liaison with sponsor departments Issue subcontract ITT package to approved tenderers, manage the clarification process (including close out of contractual and commercial qualifications) expedite responses, prepare a formal commercial evaluation of bids and recommendation to award. Prepare and issue to the selected contractor's approved contracts and contract amendments. Maintain and log all subcontract change authorizations and amendments. Where appropriate liaise with Group Contracts for legal, tax insurance and compliance to obtain their input into subcontracts. Work with the Business Services lines to negotiate subcontract terms with suppliers in line with Petrofac Best Practice and prepare justification for any significant exceptions for senior management approval. Ensure any agreed sub contractual position is approved in line with the Delegation of Authority Matrix. Ensure that where appropriate the sub-contract terms drafted to ensure full back-to-back coverage. Prepare subcontract approval paperwork (subcontract RRC, GRRC and Tender Board paperwork) in support of ITT’s and awards. Gain a full understanding of company procedures and processes and follow these principles in all aspects of the role. Ensure strict confidentiality of all allocated subcontracts and ITT processes. Support Project Managers in presenting the Company’s position to suppliers and advise managers on their contractual rights and obligations. Development of standard ITT and subcontract templates for differing categories of activities. Lead in the resolution of contractual claims and disputes. #J-18808-Ljbffr