Contracts Engineer – Drilling & Completions

About the role

The Contracts Engineer – Drilling & Completions will combine technical expertise in drilling and completions with strong contract management skills to support large drilling programmes in Qatar. The role involves leading pre‑award, post‑award and close‑out activities while ensuring compliance, value optimisation and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical, commercial and functional direction for all contracting phases, including Invitation to Tender (ITT), contract changes and close‑out.
• Develop and present strategy recommendations to Management and Tender Committees.
• Coordinate cross‑functional queries with Supply, Procurement, Legal, HSE and Technical Quality teams.
• Prepare communications and contractual responses to drilling and completions contractors.
• Manage a portfolio of existing D&C contracts, assess suitability for new campaigns, and implement change orders.
• Establish new D&C contracts by defining technical specifications, supporting tendering activities and assisting negotiations.
• Assess commercial risks and propose mitigation solutions.
• Lead technical evaluation of contractor bids, author evaluation reports and guide the evaluation team.
• Mentor junior team members and capture lessons learned for future programmes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in drilling and completions engineering combined with contract management.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
• Ability to work with multiple internal stakeholders and external contractors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Contract Management
• Technical Evaluation
• Cost Estimation
• Risk Assessment