Contract Specialist – Long-Term Project Support Location: Office-based (UK) Contract Length: Until 31st December 2026 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, full-time Rate: £60 per hour Ltd, Outside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Specialist to support a major long-term project within the energy sector. This role will be critical in developing and managing complex contract portfolios across feed and consultancy scopes. You will be embedded within a high-performing team delivering on challenging, technically engaging workstreams. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage a portfolio of feed and consultancy support contracts for a high-value project. Prepare and issue tender documentation, ensuring all contractual packages are viable and complete. Lead on tender strategy, clarification processes, and negotiation meetings. Coordinate timely flow of information between all stakeholders and tenderers. Manage issuance of tender bulletins and clarification notes. Oversee both technical and commercial evaluations and negotiation strategies. Prepare and issue contracts, including all supporting documentation. Lead contract kick-off meetings and manage post-award contract administration. Drive contract close-out processes with full documentation and compliance. Report on contract progress and milestones from pre- to post-award stages. Working Relationships: Collaborates closely with a multi-disciplinary internal project team. Liaises with contractors, suppliers, and relevant offshore or site-based roles. Interfaces with both internal and external project stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery. Skills and Experience Required: Educated to degree level in a relevant field. Minimum 7 years’ experience in contracts and procurement, ideally within the energy, oil and gas, or infrastructure sectors. Strong background in supply chain or subcontract management. Experience preparing, negotiating, and executing technical service agreements and consultancy contracts. Familiarity with large-scale international project environments. Previous experience working with Middle Eastern project frameworks is desirable but not essential.