Subcontract Engineer

About the job For one of our clients, a major international EPCI contractor, we are looking for a Subcontract Engineer / Chartering Specialist to join the project procurement team of a large offshore gas project in Mozambique. Reporting to the Project Procurement Manager, you will own complex subcontracting packages for project services and offshore operations across the full lifecycle, from sourcing strategy and tendering to award, administration, claims and close-out. You will also support third-party vessel chartering when the project requires it. The position is based in their Paris office (La Défense), with at least 4 days per week on site. What you will do
• Lead end-to-end subcontracting for project services and offshore scopes, from procurement planning and market assessment through to contract close-out
• Prepare and issue RFQs based on technical scopes of work, commercial requirements and project execution needs
• Coordinate technical, HSE, quality, legal, finance and insurance reviews of bidders and proposals
• Carry out commercial bid evaluations, clarify qualifications and deviations, and prepare award recommendations
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms: pricing, liabilities, schedule, payment terms, variations, guarantees and risk allocation
• Finalize and award subcontracts in line with company contracting policies and approved templates
• Administer subcontracts after award, monitoring obligations, deliverables, milestones, costs, invoicing and performance
• Manage contractual correspondence, variations, amendments, disputes and claims to protect schedule, cost and contractual position
• Chair or support subcontract progress and commercial meetings, and escalate material risks to project management
• Drive contract completion, final account settlement, supplier performance evaluation and formal close-out
• Support vessel chartering activities: RFQs, commercial evaluations and negotiations with shipowners, brokers and marine service providers, using BIMCO-based contracts where applicable
• Keep procurement and contract records, ERP data and reporting accurate and audit-ready
• Coach junior buyers involved in subcontracting and chartering What you bring
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Maritime, Logistics or a related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience in subcontracting, contract administration or project procurement, ideally on offshore energy projects
• Proven track record managing service subcontracts through tendering, award, administration, variations, claims and close-out
• Exposure to vessel chartering, marine services or offshore logistics is a strong plus, as is familiarity with BIMCO forms
• Background in an engineering, construction, subsea or offshore project environment
• Strong negotiation skills, commercial judgment and the ability to influence multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Fluent professional English; French or Portuguese is an advantage
• Available for occasional short business trips

What we offer
A long-term contract assignment on a flagship offshore gas project, within the procurement team of a world-class EPCI contractor at their Paris headquarters. You will take real ownership of high-value subcontract packages and work alongside marine, legal and project teams in a multicultural environment. Start date: November 2026.