Head, Contracts

About the role

QatarEnergy is looking for a Head of Contracts to act as the main point of contact between the Contracts Department and end-user departments. The role covers tendering, contract management, contract compliance and contractual issues, and supervises the Business Support (Contracts) section, which provides pre- and post-contract advisory services across QatarEnergy's projects, operations and maintenance services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage tendering, contract management, contract compliance and contractual issues with end-user departments.
• Supervise the Business Support (Contracts) section in delivering pre- and post-contract advisory services.
• Review procurement strategy, contracting strategies, scope of work, tender documents, tender bulletins, tender clarifications and contract documents.
• Ensure contracting strategies, tenders and contracts comply with QatarEnergy's Regulations for Procurement and Disposal (RPD) and Contracting Procedures.
• Represent the Contracts section in tender and evaluation committees.
• Advise end-user departments on pre- and post-contract matters in line with QatarEnergy's regulations, policies and procedures.

Required profile

• 12 to 15 years of experience in contracts management, including at least 7 years in the oil and gas industry.
• 5 years in a senior position, with the maturity to give consistent, high-quality contract advice.
• B.Sc. in an engineering discipline or equivalent.