Summary: JAB Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Contracts Analyst on behalf of our Operator client – a leading upstream oil and gas company with a strong presence in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). This is a contract role, based in Aberdeen, initially offered through to June 2026.
Reporting into the Contracts Team Lead, the Contracts Analyst will be responsible for providing proactive and comprehensive contracts support to the business and UKCS assets throughout the contract lifecycle – from planning, contracting strategy development, sourcing activity, evaluation, negotiation, recommendation to award, negotiating terms and conditions, contract drafting, contract execution, post-award contract management, through to close-out and lessons learned.
The Contracts Analyst will:
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, procedures, and local working practices for operating in the UKCS across the contract lifecycle, including Joint Operating Agreements.
Work with key stakeholders to develop strategies for specific contract requirements, whether for routine operations, discrete work packages, campaigns, or projects.
Make recommendations to award of contracts based on detailed quantitative and qualitative evaluation of tenders including assessment of contract risk.
Direct commercial and contractual negotiations in accordance with contract principles, ensuring risk mitigation and commercial optimisation.
Develop innovative commercial models to achieve business objectives.
Proactively manage the assigned portfolio of contracts in order to monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, identify and implement value-adds, change management (e.g. Identify and develop opportunities to create value, cost reductions and improve service delivery across the business through effective contract management.
Provide contractual and commercial advice to the business.
Provide regular and accurate contract reporting to the business and within SCM.
SME’s including legal, tax, audit, finance, HSE, QA, technical).
A proactive and diligent Contracts Analyst who can work independently and as part of a high-performing Contracts Team.
A strong negotiator with good influencing and project management skills.
Someone who takes ownership for the continuous development of personal and technical expertise and knowledge.
Degree in Legal / QS / CIPS, or equivalent.
Comprehensive understanding of the UKCS oil and gas supply chain market and supply chain best practice.
Knowledge of information systems such as SAP, and Contracts Management System Ivalua.