Commercial Advisor

AGR are working closely with our Aberdeen-based client to recruit a Commercial Advisor to join its team for 12 months. This role is ideally looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Our client offers a compressed working fortnight, allowing for a ‘Flex Friday’.

About the role:

The Commercial Advisor role will be based in Aberdeen, supporting senior colleagues in the company review, interpretation, negotiation and preparation of commercial matters.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Ensures senior management are fully appraised of all key issues / emerging situations / strategic options, etc.  Set up / prepare / present on same.  Propose suitable path(s) forward
• Works closely with other departments e.g. Operations, Projects, Decommissioning, Engineering & Subsea to ensure that Operated / Non-Operated field development, operational and decommissioning plans are properly validated and aligned with the Company’s best interests
• Works closely with other members of the Commercial Team to develop and implement commercial strategies and tactical plans to develop and manage the Company’s current and future business
• Provides advice and guidance on commercial matters to colleagues, senior management / co-ventures’ / external stakeholders
• Prepares for, attends and represents the Company at relevant external meetings (J.V. sessions, OpComs, FinComs, etc.) – ensuring the Company’s best interests are protected and promoted. Prepares minutes / meeting notes / documenting discussions / key activity / recommendations
• Prepare requests for expenditure / ensures requests are aligned with budgets for approval by partners and works with partner group to gain support of same
• Provide input to e.g. the business plan, asset plans and annual budgets – and, where appropriate, works with partner group to gain support of same
• Prepare / present proposed commercial recommendations / options to Legal, Commercial Board (LCB) and undertake follow-up activities consistent with LCB guidance
• Maintains a high level of awareness of commercial and fiscal developments, A&D market activities, etc. and ensures company management are properly briefed on all developments
• Participates in industry fora, attends conferences, seminars and networking events to ensure company maintains appropriate representation within the industry
• Maintains a risk and obligations register relating to all commercial activities

At AGR we are committed to finding the best fit for our team, building a unique and exciting environment. Even if you don’t meet every requirement below but you feel you have something to bring to the table please still apply or get in touch with a member of our recruitment team.

Qualifications/Training:

• Bachelors degree (ideally a minimum of a 2.1) or equivalent in a business, technical or engineering discipline

Key Skills:

• Communication and presentation skills
• Relationship builder with networking capabilities and ability to collaborate in multi-functional teams
• Understanding of prevailing commercial environment of UKCS; commercial code of practice, code of practice governing infrastructure access and associated industry guidance notes, DECC Guidance for determining access
• Knowledge of applicable UK law and fiscal regime for oil and gas industry

Contact: [email protected]