Contracts Advisor

Position: Contracts Advisor

Location: Milan, Italy

Start Date: 01/12/2026

End Date: 12-month contract

Rate: Competitive hourly rate, all-inclusive basis

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days on / 2 days off.

Brunel are looking to recruit a Freelance Contracts Advisor with relevant experience gained in the Oil & Gas sector. This 12-month contract position, to start beginning December 2026, is to work for a major Oil & Gas Operator and you will be based in Milan, Italy.

You will support the full contract lifecycle, from strategy development and contractor selection through tendering, negotiation, contract administration, and project close-out. Responsible for managing commercial and contractual aspects of FEED/EPC contracts, ensuring effective contract execution, compliance, stakeholder coordination, and contractor performance throughout the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute project contracting and tender strategies
• Prepare Contracting Plans and Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages
• Manage tender processes, bidder communications, and proposal evaluations
• Lead or support commercial and contractual negotiations
• Draft, review, and finalise contract documentation and approvals
• Provide commercial analysis and support contract award recommendations
• Lead contract kick-off meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment
• Manage contract administration, change control, and subcontracting activities
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, invoicing, and payment processes
• Support contract close-out, lessons learned, and settlement of outstanding obligations

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Engineering preferred
• Experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration preferred
• Previous experience in a closely related position required
• Experience in commercial negotiations, contractor management and contract administration
• Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts
• Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred
• Professional qualification / certification from related professional body, (ISM – CPM / CPSM, APICS, PMP)