Project Contracts Specialist

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia Zenith Energy Ltd Full time

Zenith Energy Limited is a Well Engineering Consultancy and Project Management company providing a range of specialist services to the Oil and Gas Industry. We are an independent company, owned and managed by Engineers, with a core team behind us that are experienced and respected within the Industry. Our multi-disciplined team include Drilling Manager, Well Team Leader, Senior Drilling Engineers and Drilling Engineers all based together in our Aberdeen office.
Zenith and our people bring vast experience and skills to any project we are involved in. We are experienced in land drilling, jack-ups, semis and drill ships and our personnel have worked in the UK, Norway, West Africa and the Falklands. We have experience in normal pressure wells, HPHT wells, Horizontal wells and Deep Water wells and working closely with both Drilling Contractors and Service Companies internationally.
In addition to our core team, we have access to a pool of experienced Well Engineering personnel covering, Completions, Well Testing, Offshore Supervisors, Subsea and Logistics and Contracts specialists.
Job Description
Job Title: Project Contracts Specialist
Location:
Perth, WA
Employment Type:
Contract
Sector:
Oil & Gas / Energy – Major Projects (Subsea / EPCI)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and professional
Project Contracts Specialist
to lead and execute the full EPC contracting lifecycle for a major energy project based in Perth. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role working closely with the Project Team, where you will oversee multiple concurrent contracting packages — from ITT development through to final contract award.
You will serve as the primary C&P interface, managing the commercial and contractual strategy while engaging directly with the market, including major subsea contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end EPC contracting process across multiple complex work packages
Develop ITTs, coordinate bid clarifications, lead evaluations, and manage contract negotiations
Interface directly with the Perth-based project team to align commercial strategies with technical and schedule requirements
Conduct direct market engagements with key subsea/EPCI vendors to test the market and gather intelligence
Structure and negotiate EPCI contracts that mitigate risk, align with project goals, and meet local and corporate governance requirements
Act as the commercial lead during contract execution transition handovers
Requirements
About You
10+ years' experience in contracts & procurement roles, ideally within oil & gas or major infrastructure
Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of EPCI contracts for large-scale subsea or offshore projects
Strong understanding of market dynamics, particularly with tier-one subsea/EPCI contractors
Commercially strategic but operationally hands-on – able to run multiple workstreams independently
Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with internal project teams and external vendors
Tertiary qualifications in law, business, engineering or related field desirable
Why Join?
High-impact role on a technically exciting and commercially significant project
Interface with a dynamic and high-performing project delivery team
Autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to shape major contract outcomes
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