Contract Advisor

For a client based in Milan we are looking for a freelance Contract Advisor.

• Preferred start: September 2026
• Initial contract duration is till 28 February 2028 (extendable).
• Project phase: Detail Design EPC.

Job Purpose

To serve as the Contract Proponent representative in the development and administration of contracts in the assigned organization.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide complex technical advice and support to contract proponents from the conception of contract service requirements through the execution of a contract to the termination of the contract or service requirements.
• Direct and participate in the development of engineering and financial studies that establish feasibilities for contract services and evaluation for alternatives that may be technical, financial and/or procedural/administrative.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the development of a professional level of analysis of: Company risk, exposure, technical qualification of bidders, scopes of work for various contract services.
• Participate as the contract proponent representative or delegate participation on the Bid Review Team charged with development of a realistic Company position on contract terms and the negotiation of these terms.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent. MBA is desirable.
• 10-15 years experience in the oil & gas industry and has project contracting experience on large to mega projects.
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and verbal