Contract Engineer - Offshore Wind Transportation Installation

About the Role

The services will be performed within of a leading energy 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 longterm availability of offshore wind installation means to support Companys global offshore wind projects contributing to its ambition of becoming a sustainable multienergy 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.

What Youll Do

As an Offshore Wind Contract Engineer you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of offshore wind projects by managing procurement processes negotiating contracts and ensuring the successful execution of key activities. Your responsibilities will includ

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 :

Graduated from an engineering or business school Bachelors degree as minimum

Robust understanding of industrial projects in Oil&Gas or Renewables energies

Familiarity with offshore transportation and installation industry turbine cable and substation installation

International experience in the offshore wind or energy sector is required 

Proficiency in Power BI for analytics and reporting Advanced

Strong analytical and synthesis skills with a structured approach Expert

Strong communication negotiation and crossfunctional 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 eSourcing) Confirmed

Languages : 

English: Fluent (mandatory)

French & Chinese is a plus

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime