Job Title: Contracts SpecialistDuration: 9 monthsSchedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday)

Location:
Madrid, SpainThis opportunity sits within a major project environment supporting contract administration, EPC contractor oversight, and project delivery across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases. The role focuses on maintaining contractual compliance, monitoring progress, supporting variation and claims management, and helping to protect quality, safety, and technical integrity. It offers exposure to complex oil and gas and industrial projects where strong knowledge of FIDIC, contract law, and electronic contract management systems is highly valued.
Required

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or closely related majorRequired

Experience:
Minimum 16 years of experience across EPC phases including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-upMinimum 8 years of experience in the oil and gas industryMinimum 5 years of experience in a related contracts or specialist designationExperience managing contractual relationships between project owners and multiple EPC or construction contractorsExperience supporting tendering activities, bid evaluation, contract award, project handover, and close-outOffshore experienceEPC detailed design experiencePMC/client-side experienceMiddle East project experienceRequired

Skills:
Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, contract law, and international standard forms including FIDICContract administration, change management, variation control, claims management, and dispute resolution capabilityAbility to review engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and reports for compliance with project requirements and industry standardsProgress monitoring and reporting against project schedule and budget, including identification of delays and cost overrunsQuality, safety, and environmental compliance awareness within construction and installation activitiesInterface coordination across clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholdersStrong working knowledge of electronic contract management systems such as Aconex, SharePoint, Pims, or DocumentumStrong organisational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a demanding team environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel for financial analysisPreferred

Qualifications:
Experience across petrochemicals and refining, LNG facilities, power plants, mining, heavy industrial plants, or large infrastructure and utilities projectsAbout Airswift:Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

📌 Contracts Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Madrid