Senior Contract Engineer

Comsip, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, specializes in providing highly qualified technical resources to support the most ambitious industrial projects around the world.

Our mission for over 75 years : to support the largest operators and engineering companies in the successful delivery of their complex projects, by providing key skills in Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance.

With more than 120 experts available worldwide, Comsip operates with a responsible and sustainable approach, in perfect alignment with the values of the VINCI Energies group.

Job Title: Senior Contract Engineer

Sector: Oil & Gas

Start Date: 01/12/2026

Duration: 12 Month minimum

Renewable: Yes

Location: Maputo - Mozambique

Status: Residential

Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written)

ACTIVITIES

The Job holder participates to the process of Contracts and Procurement entity by performing the following tasks:

· The job holder is the contractual member of the DUET / Project engineer in charge of being the technical member.

· Hosted by Special Projects department, the job holder supports the Special Projects for all C&P matters from project framing to project Close-out.

In coordination with its technical DUET, the job holder will

· Propose the Contracting or Procurement Strategy

· Call For Tender execution:

· Select the most appropriate Agreement form to the anticipated work, consolidate of CFT dossier, define evaluation criteria, issue and follow up Expression of Interest and Call for Tenders,

· Conduct the commercial & contractual bid analysis and negotiation thereby creating a clear definition of responsibilities and documents

· Assess and mitigate identified the contractual risks

· Develop and present the Recommendations to Award (RTA) in coordination

· Contract execution follow-up: assist the nominated Project Engineer on all Contractual aspects, monitor contractor’s performance with DUET and ensure Contract close-out.

· Evaluate and manage potential Contractor claims, in relation with other TEPMA1 Services (Legal, Insurances…)

· Assist C&P Management in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, in relation to Legal, Insurance, Finance and TEPMA1 Management by proposing strategies and actions and participating in the negotiations.

· Ensure monitoring on-going contracts status, participate in contract renewal and amendments discussions.

· Create and Maintain updated Special Projects Contract Register

· Ensure formal Contract close-out

· Operate the TEPMA1 process and tools to do so (Contract Committee, SAP, ARIBA,…)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

C&P Competencies

· Advanced Contracts and Procurement Technical Competencies required

· Experience in Contract/Sub-Contract Administration

· Familiar with standard forms of Contract (FIDIC, bespoke…)

· Strong knowledge of claims evaluation and change order preparation.

· C&P tools advanced certification required

· Good written and verbal communication in English.

· Engineering Education desired

C&P Qualification and background

· Diploma: Master

· International Experience Required: Yes

· Professional experience: 10-15 years (Minimum 2 years in technical contracts domain) with exposure on operations

· Personal Abilities: Advanced Management, Advanced Human Relations, Problem Solving and Planning / organizing / coordinating / controlling. Excellent negotiation skills. Understanding of core operational activities and capability to handle different cross branch issues.

· Mandatory capacity to train newly recruited C&P personnel with C&P Induction.

Why join us?

Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means the assurance of becoming part of a large group within a human-sized company!

A tailored onboarding from your very first day and individual career support

Opportunities for growth, training and mobility within a fast-growing international group

Hands-on support and close management

Recognition of employee performance through a employee savings plan

The sharing and pride in our successes

Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where our projects are carried out (Human Rights Guide)

Respect for the health and safety of our employees

At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, our CSR initiatives are fully integrated into our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, into our DNA