Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for an interim (3 months) Commercial Advisor, based in City Centre Aberdeen. Candidates will ideally come from a background of UKCS Commercial Negotiations for example inter operator JV agreements. Preference would be given to any candidates with immediate availability and please note that there would be a requirement to work in the Aberdeen offices 5 days per week, so the role cannot be worked on a remote basis. Responsibilities: Develop an understanding of the standards suite of oil and gas agreements associated with company’s UK and overseas assets, and apply this knowledge in support of company’s business needs Implement company led contract administrative obligations and manage JV contract administrative obligations Work with teams to understand on-going operational and engineering issues that require commercial input and focus Take the lead with multi-discipline teams to deliver commercially based business strategies Develop a sound understanding of all technical conditions relating to commercial issues, and investigate and develop commercial strategies to resolve issues Develop solutions that consider all commercially viable options available and have taken into account all likely stakeholder opinions Lead engagements with joint venture partners and third parties for communication, contract compliance and in order to implement strategies in timely fashion Market and implement oil and gas sale contracts Actively support A&D/transition activity providing all relevant commercial data as and when required Ensure company’s compliance with NTSA’s existing Commercial Code of Practice and Infrastructure Code of Practice Experience & Qualifications: Self-starter Excellent ability to work as a valuable contributor to the team Ability to work flexibly and be able to determine appropriate priorities Willing to work hard to meet deadlines without close supervision. Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written Ability to prioritise varying workloads. Highly developed problems solving ability – able to find creative and practical solutions to often complex problems. Promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in line with company’s EDI strategy: commit to learning about developing inclusive cultures and eliminating blockers to diversity in the working environment Understand key company business drivers Proven track record in a commercial role Understanding of finance and economics relating to field operations and commercial models Ability to network and liaise with external parties including State and key stakeholder relations Strong negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills at both strategic and operational level Credibility to work with and present to senior management and external stakeholders on commercially sensitive matters Ability to work to tight timeframes In depth understanding of oil and gas industry Ability to take the lead in multi discipline teams to develop and execute commercially driven strategies Professional qualifications relevant to commercial discipline Contract position People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables