Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Contract Manager to join a major offshore project based in France. The successful candidate will support the Project Director and Project Manager in overseeing and coordinating all contractual and commercial activities throughout project execution. The role will focus on contractual compliance, risk management, commercial exposure and the effective administration of complex project agreements. You will work closely with internal project teams, clients, partners, vendors and subcontractors to ensure contractual obligations are properly managed and commercial interests are protected. Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Administration - Review, analyse and interpret contractual clauses, terms and conditions, ensuring their correct application throughout the project. - Provide contractual advice on entitlement, risk allocation, commercial exposure and negotiation strategies. - Draft, review and manage contractual correspondence with clients, partners, vendors and subcontractors. - Prepare and maintain contract registers, contractual reports, correspondence logs and project documentation. Commercial & Claims Management - Assess the commercial, contractual, pricing and technical implications of variations, claims and potential disputes. - Manage and support contractual variations, extensions of time (EOT), disruption and acceleration claims. - Support negotiations and develop strategies to protect the project's commercial and contractual position. - Work closely with project and legal teams to manage contractual risks and resolve commercial issues. Project Close-Out - Support contract close-out activities, including final accounts, outstanding variations and claims resolution. - Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and outstanding commercial matters are addressed. - Maintain and archive comprehensive contractual documentation and project records. Qualifications & Experience - Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline. - Minimum 10 years' experience in a Project Contract Manager, Contracts Manager or senior commercial/contractual role. - Extensive experience within the Oil & Gas industry. - Strong knowledge of industry-standard contract forms and common law principles. - Proven experience in contract administration, variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), disruption and acceleration claims, negotiations and project close-out. - Experience working on EPCI floater projects , particularly involving complex interfaces and fabrication activities at Chinese shipyards, would be highly advantageous. Key Skills & Competencies - Strong contractual and commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret complex contractual terms. - Excellent negotiation, contract drafting and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. - Ability to identify and manage contractual and commercial risks. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.