Senior Project EPC Contract Engineer

Nairobi, Kenya

Contexte de la mission


Relaunched RFP following missed mobilization

Profiles submitted previously on similar RFPs shall not be resubmitted

Typical EPC Package Project spent: 50M$ up to 3B$ CAPEX, with high complexity, for the different branches (E&P, RC, GRP)


-Extensive transversal management of internal entities (Categories, Legal,..) and external entities (Business, Line products, Projects, Technical Entities)


-Role of representation of TGP project entity towards the projects and affiliates, in particular during some committees (Local contract committees for instance, shareholders, suppliers meetings,…)


-Single Point for Contact matters on some designated projects


NB. minimum 15years in EPC type contracts engineering and administration for industrial projects 

Objectifs et livrables


ACTIVITIES


The activities deal with worldwide Contract Engineering and Administration but also Claims Management (including Contractor and Company claims and disputes) as detailed below:


1- Senior contract engineer for designated projects supported by the TGP entity: "Project Assistance":


Provide support for all contract and procurement activities required by the designated capital project(s),

Be able to advise and execute contractual documentation on more complex forms of CFT’s: CCFT, OBE/OBT, FEED+, etc.

Develop the CFT package: commercial structure, contract terms, etc.

Launch CFT and manage contractual qualification and exception review and negotiation,

Evaluate commercial aspects of the bids and recommend award,

Claim Preventive awareness (contract management methods, tendering stage and early execution stage),

Support project team to obtain relevant approvals and/or to go through any kind of gates.

2- Senior referent for some Projects contract engineering:


Participate in defining and coordinating the contract methods for the entity (Contract toolbox, Competence requirement for contract engineers, expertise requirement, evaluation quiz...),

Participate in coaching the contract engineers of the entity (Assistance, advice, training...),

Ensure Governance is followed for Contracts process on projects of his/her perimeter (CFT, RTA, approvals),

Ensure recurrent contacts with the contract engineers/managers of the Projects of his/her perimeter,

Represent TGP/PJE in different types of Project Reviews for the contractual subjects.

3- Coordination with TGP legal entity


Participate to the overall coordination with TGP/JUR/PJE: information sharing, coordination of actions for the on-going projects of his/her perimeter…

Contribute to ensure coherence between PJE, JUR/PJE and Project’s needs.

4- as required, the incumbent may be requested to be the Single point of contacts for some designated projects (SPOC) (all branches E&P, RC, GRP).


5- Assist and/or participate in Claim Management or Counterclaim process:


Analysis and review of existing Contracts/Claims: provide expertise support to projects for existing Contracts/Claims and corresponding resolution (contracts execution phase / close out phase):

Advise and direct the projects for “on the spot requests” with regards to management of claims,

Investigate and assess merit of major claim/dispute,

Provide higher understanding and recommendations for building the Claim dossiers and corresponding settlement,

Assist the project in drafting correspondences and notices to Contractors.

6- Contribute continuously to Contracts REX/Lessons Learnt consolidation. For each of the dossier, is starting by screening the existing REX and when completing a dossier preparing main lessons learnt to be shared with other contract engineers and to be archived.

Knowledge of project phasesstomer Relationship
Ability to influence
Autonomy
Other languages
English

Responsibilities

  • Lead contract drafting, tendering, and negotiation
  • Analyze, prevent, and resolve contractual disputes
  • Ensure adherence to contract processes and approvals
  • Liaise with internal teams and external partnersMentor engineers and consolidate best practices

Must Have

  • EPC contract professional (15 years dedicated to Projects)
  • Knowledge of project phases including some experience as package contract engineers
  • Ability to work with complexity and challenging stakeholders
  • Ability to influence & manage in transversal
  • Contract preparation, CFT, negotiation, administration

Nice to have

  • Experience in writing online content
  • Additional languages
  • French
  • Strong analytical skills

What's great in the job?


  • High-Impact Projects – Work on large-scale EPC contracts worth up to $3B.
  • Global Exposure – Engage with international teams, contractors, and affiliates.
  • Strategic Influence – Play a key role in contract negotiations and project decisions.
  • Legal & Commercial Challenges – Tackle complex claims and dispute resolutions.
  • Leadership Role – Act as a senior advisor and mentor for contract engineers.
  • Diverse Industry Experience – Work across multiple branches (E&P, RC, GRP).
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What We Offer


Join a dynamic, high-impact environment where you'll work on large-scale EPC projects up to $3B, collaborating with international teams across our branches. You'll play a strategic role in contract negotiations, claims management, and governance, gaining exposure to complex legal and commercial challenges. As a senior expert, you'll mentor contract engineers, contribute to best practices, and influence key project decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape major industrial projects while expanding your expertise in global contract management. 

Perks

A full-time position
Attractive salary package.

Trainings

12 days / year, including
6 of your choice.

Sport Activity

Play any sport with colleagues,
the bill is covered.

Eat & Drink

Fruit, coffee and
snacks provided.