Head of Contract – Major Projects

About the role

The Head of Contract – Major Projects will lead the contract sub‑team responsible for a multi‑billion‑dollar EPCC contract, ensuring safe, on‑time and on‑budget delivery. This senior position works closely with supply, procurement and legal functions to embed best‑in‑class contract management across the project.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the contract team through post‑award execution, change‑order management and value‑protection planning.
• Develop and implement post‑award contract management strategies, commercial scenarios and execution approaches for the on‑shore project.
• Oversee claims prevention, dispute avoidance, resolution and compliance with governance requirements.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with management, functional managers, legal and risk teams to share critical information and mitigate contractual risks.
• Coordinate contract close‑out activities, including evaluations, end‑of‑contract reviews and final documentation.
• Provide central coordination for EPC contractor communications, ensuring alignment across projects.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading contract teams on large‑scale EPCC or mega‑project contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to protect and maximize company interests.
• Comfort working under significant time pressure in a multicultural, multinational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation initiatives within major projects.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a major contract centre of expertise.
• Exposure to a high‑visibility, multi‑billion‑dollar LNG capital project.
• Collaboration with global supply, procurement and legal teams.