Gas Pipeline Contracts - Zama

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

• Facilitate the development, negotiation, administration and optimization of contracts related to gas pipelines infrastructure within the Technical Services - Supply Chain Department. This role is accountable for ensuring that all contractual arrangements to support project delivery, timelines, cost efficiency and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• The role contributes to project competitiveness by analyzing project requirements, reviewing & launching RFXs, and developing accurate and commercially robust cost estimates for pipeline construction activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that contracts support the operational requirements of gas pipeline projects. This includes interfacing with project management, legal, and finance teams to align contracts with business needs and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, and Finance—as well as EPC contractors, to ensure alignment between contract terms, project execution strategies, and business objectives.
• Contribute to the broader business unit objectives by implementing effective contract management strategies that optimize cost, ensure supplier performance, and mitigate risks. This role plays a key role in maintaining compliance with both internal policies and external regulations affecting pipeline contracts.
• Drive value through effective contract management practices, supplier performance oversight, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and industry regulations.

Critical Responsibilities:

• Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Contract Management

• Execute contract development processes from tender to closure. Analysing project scope, engineering inputs, and technical specifications to support pipeline cost estimation
• Prepare cost breakdowns (materials, labor, equipment, logistics, and services) and support bid development, pricing strategies and commercial evaluations.
• Maintain comprehensive records of negotiations, changes, and final agreements within performance of benchmarking and market analysis to validate cost assumptions and improve competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards in all contracts.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with EPC contractors, key suppliers and service providers to ensure favourable terms and reliable supply chain support.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Manage disputes and renegotiations as necessary within BU Mexico.

Risk Management

• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Conduct regular reviews of contracts to adapt to changing circumstances and legal requirements.
• Prepare risk management reports and updates for senior management.

Regulatory Compliance

• Keep abreast of changes in industry regulations and standards affecting gas pipeline contracts.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to international, national, and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the legal department to ensure all contractual terms are enforceable and compliant.

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc. :

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of contract law and negotiations specific to the oil & gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation strategies, and EPC contracting models.
• Experience in cost estimation, unit prices, budgeting, and commercial analysis for infrastructure or oil & gas projects.
• Proficiency in contract management software and cost estimation tools.

Non-Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Professional Experience

• 15+ years of experience in contract management and cost engineering within the oil & gas private sector, particularly in gas pipeline projects.
• Proven track of working with offshore EPC contractors and large infrastructure projects.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Language

• English: Fluent (written and spoken).
• Spanish: Native speaker.

Harbour Principles and Values

• Strong alignment with and commitment to the core values and behaviours of Harbour Energy.
• Excellent negotiation, effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong commercial acumen.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.