Job Description

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a Contracts Engineer Support - Oil & Gas to join our team on a 8-month contract based fully onsite in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced oil & gas environment, supporting high-value contracts and driving strong commercial outcomes.

As a Contracts Engineer Support - Oil & Gas, you will play a key role in developing and delivering contracting strategies across a portfolio of site-based services. You will support the full contract lifecycle, including tender preparation, supplier engagement, negotiations, and contract implementation. Working closely with procurement, operations, and contractor teams, you will help ensure contracts are structured effectively and deliver maximum value.

The Contracts Engineer Support - Oil & Gas role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with experience in contracts, procurement, or supply chain within oil & gas or a regulated industry. This is a great opportunity to build on your experience and step into a more strategic role.

🔍 Key Details

📍 Location: Southampton (fully onsite)

📅 Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35

💰 Rate: Up to £33.28 per hour PAYE or £42.87 per hour Umbrella

🚀 What You'll Be Doing

Supporting contract strategy and tendering activity

Managing supplier engagement and negotiations

Ensuring effective contract implementation and performance

Working closely with procurement and operational stakeholders

✅ What We're Looking For

Minimum 8 years of experience in a Procurement, Engineering, or Supply Chain role

Experience in contract management and administration within a service contractor environment

Proven experience managing maintenance and turnaround contracts, with an understanding of technical disciplines

Demonstrated knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes, contracting strategies, contract lifecycle management, and associated controls

Solid understanding of Procurement roles, responsibilities, and business processes

Experience working within a large corporation or complex organisational environment; Oil & Gas industry experience is advantageous

Experience using SAP and other maintenance management tools

Strong influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills

Commercially focused with the ability to create business value and drive successful outcomes

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Apply now to join our team and take the next step in your career.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan