Senior Contracts Manager

Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now. Job Purpose & Scope The Contract Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end administration and management of the EPC Contract, ensuring contractual, commercial, and risk obligations are fulfilled in accordance with the Project Execution Strategy, Project Plan, and Project Procurement and Materials Plan. A Contract Manager for offshore detailed engineering projects plays a critical role in ensuring that all contractual, commercial, and legal aspects of complex offshore developments are properly managed—from award through execution and close-out The role ensures HSSE leadership, robust contract governance, effective change management, and protection of Worley’s commercial and legal interests throughout the EPC lifecycle, including site execution and contract close‑out. Principal Accountabilities Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Provide visible leadership and actively champion the Project HSSE culture, behaviors, and engagement activities. Ensure HSSE obligations embedded within the EPC Contract are fully understood and complied with. Support safe contract administration practices at project offices and construction sites. EPC Contract Management & Compliance Ensure full compliance with Company policies, contractual obligations, and Contracts & Procurement work processes. Review and establish the EPC Contract Baseline, including commercial, scope, schedule, and risk assumptions. Interpret, manage, and administer all EPC Contract requirements and conditions. The Contract Manager is responsible for Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts The Contract Manager is responsible for protecting the company’s commercial interests Managing risks and ensuring contractual compliance during engineering execution Managing as the bridge between project teams, clients, subcontractors, and legal/commercial departments. Review and confirm division of responsibilities across engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors. Review, implement, and maintain EPC Contract management procedures and controls. Establish additional administrative and procedural requirements necessary for effective contract control. Contract Mobilization & Administration Pre-Contract & Tender Phase Review ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents Identify commercial and contractual risks Support bid preparation, pricing strategy, and contract structuring Lead or support negotiations with clients and partners Develop contract deviation lists and qualifications Execution Phase: 15. Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions 16. Monitor compliance with obligations (both internal and external) 17. Manage correspondence related to contractual matters 18. Maintain contract registers and documentation 19. At EPC Contract commencement, arrange and lead the EPC Contract kick‑off meeting, addressing: Contract administration procedures Change management processes Notices, payments, accounting, and final certification 20. Ensure compliance with insurance requirements defined in the EPC Contract. 21. Monitor incidents of loss or damage that may lead to insurance claims and manage claim documentation submission. 22. Ensure all Performance Bonds / Bank Guarantees are provided, valid, and maintained as per contract. 23. Manage confidential and commercially sensitive documents in accordance with Clean Desk and security policies. Change Management & Risk, Commercial Control 24. Review, evaluate, and administer EPC Contract Changes, including: Variation Notices Requests for Change Change Orders Amendments and Claims 25. Control contract scope, cost, schedule, and