Job Title: Contracts & Commercial Engineer – Oil & Gas / EPC ProjectsJob Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially competent Contracts & Commercial Engineer with experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, pipeline, infrastructure, or related engineering projects. The candidate will be responsible for contract administration, reviewing contractual terms and conditions, managing purchase orders, evaluating tenders and proposals, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and maintaining commercial documentation. The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, documentation, and coordination skills to ensure contractual compliance and protect the company's commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

- Contract Administration: Manage the complete contract administration process, including contract review, execution, tracking, compliance, and closure for Oil & Gas and EPC projects.
- Contract Review: Review contracts, work orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements, including terms and conditions, payment terms, delivery schedules, scope of work, penalties, liabilities, warranties, and other commercial obligations.
- Tender & Proposal Evaluation: Review and evaluate tender documents, RFQs, RFPs, technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Purchase Order Management: Prepare, review, track, and administer purchase orders and work orders in coordination with procurement, project, finance, and other relevant departments.
- Commercial Documentation: Prepare and maintain contracts, agreements, tender submissions, commercial correspondence, comparison statements, approval records, and other project-related commercial documents.




- Change Orders & Variations: Monitor changes in project scope, prepare variation orders and change order documentation, assess their commercial implications, and coordinate approvals with relevant stakeholders.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers regarding contractual obligations, pricing, deliverables, payment terms, and project schedules.
- Procurement Support: Support the procurement team in commercial negotiations, quotation comparisons, purchase recommendations, vendor evaluation, and finalization of commercial terms.
- Commercial Compliance: Monitor contractual commitments, deadlines, deliverables, payment milestones, and documentation requirements to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with project management, engineering, procurement, finance, legal, and operations teams to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
- Claims & Dispute Support: Assist in the preparation and evaluation of contractual claims, extensions of time, cost variations, and supporting documentation, where applicable.
- Reporting & Record Management: Maintain contract registers, purchase order trackers, variation logs, tender records, and commercial MIS reports for management review.

Required Qualifications




- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Additional qualifications or certifications in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or project management will be an advantage.

Required Experience
- 3–7 years of relevant experience in contracts, commercial management, or contract administration.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, pipeline, infrastructure, construction, or other engineering project environments is preferred.
- Practical experience in contract review, purchase order management, tender evaluation, commercial documentation, and vendor/subcontractor coordination.
- Familiarity with contractual terms and conditions, change orders, variations, and commercial negotiations.

Required Skills
- Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management practices.
- Positive knowledge of EPC project contracting and procurement processes.
- Ability to review and interpret commercial terms, contractual obligations, and project documentation.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and other standard documentation tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Preferred Candidate Profile Candidates with hands-on experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects, pipeline projects, engineering contracts, subcontract administration, tender evaluation, and commercial documentation will be given preference.

Work Location: In person

📌 Contracts & Commercial Engineer – Oil & Gas / EPC Projects (Kochi)
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