Contract Administrator - Oil & Gas

About the role

The Contract Administrator will oversee upstream oil & gas contracts, ensuring compliance, commercial protection, and smooth project execution. This role works closely with cross‑functional teams to manage contract lifecycles from tendering to closeout.

Key responsibilities

• Administer drilling, well services, EPC, operations, maintenance, and consultancy contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with contract terms.
• Review and process variations, change orders, claims, and extensions of time.
• Support tendering activities, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain contract records, correspondence, and contractual documentation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Assist in dispute resolution and contract closeout activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 6+ years of contract administration experience in the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Strong experience with drilling, production, EPC, and field operations contracts.
• Knowledge of contract management, claims handling, and commercial negotiations.

Required skills

• FIDIC
• Contract Administration
• Contract management systems
• Commercial acumen
• Oil & gas contract forms
• SAP
• Oracle