Job Title: Project Contract Engineer - Claim and Counterclaim Specialist
Location: Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, France
Employment type: Renewable Contract
Client: Operator
About You
You are a seasoned contracts and claims professional with at least 15 years of experience in managing EPC/EPCm contracts, including no less than 5 years specifically on onshore Oil & Gas industrial projects. You are fluent in both French and English and possess exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Your strength lies in navigating complex contractual landscapes and proactively managing claims and counterclaims. You thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy working cross-functionally, and are recognized for your structured approach to documentation, analysis, and dispute resolution. You are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and able to influence decisions at multiple levels.
About the Role
As the Senior Onshore Oil & Gas Project Contract Engineer Claim and Counterclaim Specialist for the project, based at the refinery site, you will lead and manage all contractual matters related to claims and counterclaims during the construction phase of this major transformation project. Youll work within an EPCm contract scheme, handling transversal coordination across stakeholders, and ensuring robust claim documentation, resolution strategies, and contractor negotiations.
Your main responsibilities will include:
This is primarily an on-site role at Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, with the possibility of occasional teleworking days.
About the Company
You will be working through Wipro on behalf of a major client engaged in the ongoing transformation of the refinery a flagship industrial project in the energy sector. The project represents a key initiative in modernizing and reconfiguring refinery infrastructure through sustainable and innovative approaches. As part of this team, youll join a dynamic, high-stakes environment where technical excellence and strategic foresight are essential.