Senior Contract Advisor
* đź“Ť North Wales | Flintshire
* ⏰ 12+ months (project to last until 2028)
* đź’° Negotiable Day Rate / Outside IR35
* đź’ˇ Site Office based | 5.5 days a week | Possible hybrid working arrangement at a later date.
Ceto Talent is partnered with a Leading EPC Contractor known for delivering high-value and complex Energy Infrastructure projects. We're looking for an experienced Senior Contract Advisor to join them on a long term contract basis, to support on an exciting and UK-first Carbon Capture project within Liverpool Bay.
Overview: As a Senior Contracts Advisor, you will be responsible for reviewing, qualifying, and drafting a wide range of contracts, including EPC, procurement, engineering, service, confidentiality, non‑disclosure, partnership/consortium/joint‑venture, alliance, and subcontract agreements.
You will also coordinate the workload with Tendering/Commercial, Project Management, and Procurement teams, gathering required inputs from supporting functions such as Insurance, Tax, and Finance.
✅What You’ll Be Doing:
* Prepare clear contract summaries for tenders and projects
* Identify key contractual risks and advise management on how to manage or reduce them
* Take part in internal and external meetings, including negotiations, and produce notes or minutes
* Negotiate contracts in line with company interests and risk policies
* Support project teams with claims, variations and overall contract strategy
* Review subcontracts and purchase orders with the procurement team
* Draft contracts, legal documents and related correspondence
* Carry out legal research relevant to the company’s work
* Help resolve contractual and legal issues with internal stakeholders
* Provide regular updates to management on contract management activity
✅ What We’re Looking For:
* Relevant experience in a similar role.
* Law degree or equivalent.
* Expertise in FIDIC, NEC, JCT contracts
* Proven experience of reviewing and advising on tendering contracts and of administrating project contracts and effective negotiation skills are essential
* Existing right to work in the UK without support of a visa
đź’Ľ Why Join?
* Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diversity and individuality.
* Work with a leading global Energy Subcontractor on high-profile projects.
* Secure a long-term contract with strong career development opportunities.
If you're interested to learn more, please reach out to Jasmine White at Ceto Talent