Contract Advisor– SMP with Saudi Aramco

Job Title: Contract Advisor– SMP with Saudi Aramco

Employment/Contract Type: (Full-Time)
Industry/Nature of Business: (Oil & Gas)
Work Location: - Dhahran

About Us:
NES mission centers on providing specialist technical & engineering talent for critical industries, driven by values like integrity, customer focus, teamwork, drive, and enterprise, while focusing on Oil & Gas, Renewables, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining, supporting global energy transition through responsible, diverse workforce solutions. (SMP opportunities with Aramco)
Mission & Vision
Mission: To connect companies with skilled engineering & technical professionals, facilitating global projects, especially in the evolving energy and scientific sectors, delivering workforce solutions ethically and responsibly.
Vision: To be a global leader in these specialized talent markets, supporting clients in achieving their goals while fostering local communities.
Core Values
Integrity & Responsibility: Upholding high standards, ensuring compliance, and minimizing environmental impact.
Customer Focus: Delivering safe, efficient solutions and building strong client relationships.
Drive & Personal Impact: Improving standards and contributing to positive outcomes.
Teamwork: Collaborating globally and locally for success.
Enterprise: Acting as responsible business partners, innovating, and supporting local economies.
Industry Focus
Energy Transition: Supporting renewable energy, carbon neutral projects, and sustainable energy production.
Core Sectors: Oil & Gas, Power, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining.
Specialization: Providing expertise for complex, large-scale projects in these technical fields
 
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Contract Advisor– SMP with Saudi Aramco
 
Job Requirements:

• Ability to develop and administrate Capital Project contracts
• Extensive experience across all phases of the contracting lifecycle, including solicitation, award, execution, administration, and close-out
• Solid experience in managing and negotiating EPC, EPCM, LSTK, and service contracts, with a strong understanding of commercial and legal implications
• Deep understanding of contract types and structures, with the ability to tailor terms to project specific risks and requirements
• Strong knowledge of international contracting standards, local legal, regulatory frameworks, and Saudi Aramco contracting procedures is preferred.
• Experience in risk management, claims analysis, and dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation
• Proficient in using contract management systems, ERP tools (SAP), and project management software
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in complex and high-pressure environments
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK), Lump Sum Procure and Build (LSPB), EPC, EPCM, and service agreements
• Knowledgeable in Saudi Aramco contracting policies, procedures, safety requirements, and legal requirements, including internal controls and governance standards
• Ability to manage contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle, including scope, cost, schedule, and quality, to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and service levels
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Risk Management to ensure contractual alignment and risk mitigation

Educational Background:
Master or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering (preferably Mechanical)

Preferred certificate:       
PMP from PMI, Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Commercial & Contract Management Practitioner (CCMP), Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM), Contract Law Specialist (CLS) from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI)

Experience Required:
15 years of experience in contracts procurement and administration within the oil & Gas sector

Work Schedule:
Full Time – 40h schedule per week

Benefits Offered:
Competitive Basic Salary + Overbase
Adequate Health Insurance.
Annual Leave & Public Holidays
Annual Flight Tickets for Expats

Application Window:
Start Date: 4/1/2026
End Date: 4/7/2026

How to apply:
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Website: NES web job link
 
 
 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.