Contracts Lead

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Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Business Administration, Engineering.

Knowledge and/or Experience

* 8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/ service/vendor personnel.

* Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) preferred.

* Experience in administration of contracts and claims management relating to EPCI contracts in the Offshore Oil & Gas sector including Large Scale development.

* Proven track record in successful amicable resolution of contractual disputes.

* Experience in formal dispute resolution processes e.g. mediation, binding arbitration, litigation.

* Knowledge of Middle Eastern legal statutes and civil codes preferred.

Technical and Business Skills

* Planning and Cost literacy (Primavera P6) preferred

* Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to resolve complaints and concerns.

* Retain and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

* Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications.

* Previous hands-on experience in facilitation of mediation, arbitration and/ or litigation.

* Understanding of formal arbitration processes e.g. Redfern Schedules, document discovery/ disclosure, review of claimant statements of case and preparation of respondent's statement of defence, facilitation of expert witness statements, factual and expert witness preparation, liaising with legal representatives and legal counsel.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.