time left to apply End Date: February 7, 2025 (9 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR-000493
Annan House Staff EnQuest is an independent oil and gas development and production company, focused on turning opportunities into value by targeting maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. We are one of the largest UK independent oil producers in the UK North Sea, and have also established a presence in oil basins outside the UK North Sea, as part of our long-term growth strategy.
Fundamental to EnQuest’s success to date is our greatest asset – our people. Their talent, expertise, knowledge, experience, and commitment have delivered remarkable results and we continue to look for the same attributes in prospective new employees as we pursue plans for further development in the UKCS and internationally.
At EnQuest, we support a diverse and inclusive workplace and continually develop our culture. We are respectful and open with others, valuing the diversity of all our people and listening to the views they bring. Our focus on diversity and inclusion makes our performance stronger and makes us a better business.
The successful candidate for this post will become part of a progressive, innovative and ambitious business that holds a distinct set of values, based on respect for the individual. As well as having the opportunity to pursue their goals and achieve their ambitions, they will also be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas and take on new challenges that test their abilities and elevate their performance to new levels.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Legal and Commercial Director, the Commercial Manager is:
Commercially responsible for all UKCS assets in the Group’s portfolio (both operated and non-operated); including Sullom Voe Terminal, pipelines and other infrastructure and decommissioning assets as well as decommissioning in addition to commercially managing material third party interfaces and support to EnQuest’s new energy subsidiary, Veri Energy where required.
Responsible for line reports of the Business Managers, the commercial advisors and the commercial administrator.
External facing (point of escalation for JVs, regulator and industry bodies as applicable).
Accountable for commercial work on the relevant assets, supported by the wider team.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Stakeholder Management
Maintain clear understanding of EQ business objectives, identify areas where stakeholder engagement is required to secure support / approval.
Oversee, maintain and be a point of escalation for clear, high-quality communications with CoVenturers / NSTA / BEIS / OEUK Commercial Managers’ forum.
Ensure delivery of timely, high-quality OCM and TMC materials.
Integrate internal teams - ensure consistent, coherent external messaging.
Commercial Work Programme Management
Ensure standards/expectations are met across:
Regulatory compliance. Agreement management and compliance. Agreement development and negotiations.
Ensure appropriate business/commercial input into:
Strategy, planning and economics. Business decisions across all disciplines. Leadership conversations within EnQuest.
Lead or oversee drafting and negotiation of material commercial agreements/arrangements. Team Development Provide leadership of commercial team and manage team performance, resourcing, succession. Responsible for commercial competency development, within team, and more widely across the organisation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Interpersonal Ability to work with individuals from a varied background in a multi-cultural environment. Presents themselves in a professional and ethical manner appropriate to the EnQuest values, both externally and internally. Demonstrates safety leadership, complying with and promoting the Company’s HSE&A policy. Works collaboratively within a team environment and takes initiative and leadership to get things done. Strong communication skills, both verbally and written. Skills & attributes Shows leadership and willingness to handle difficult situations in a professional manner. Able to make effective decisions quickly. Identifies problems and stakeholders and drives resolution in a timely fashion. Strong analytical capability to visualise and capture root causes and communicate the same. Drives effective information sharing. Helps others build their networks and use a range of contacts inside and outside EnQuest. Identifies bottlenecks and works with the business to remove them. Demonstrates leadership in business improvements. Initiates Change, assessing risks and rewards. Strives for continuous improvement; brings solutions and constantly seeks new and better ways to work. Actively shares Company vision and demonstrates ability to adapt to change. Leads development of commercial competencies and skills within organisation. Experience Extensive commercial experience at a senior level in the Upstream oil and gas sector. Deep knowledge and demonstrable skills across the breadth of commercial skill areas: negotiations, agreement and regulatory compliance, economics/decision analysis, planning and performance management. Strong understanding and appreciation of a range of technical disciplines and of business services (supply chain, finance). QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be qualified to Degree Level in a technical or analytical discipline or have significant proven experience in similar roles and have demonstrated continuing personal and professional development. About Us
We pursue our growth strategy. We apply our capabilities to challenge, develop and implement focused improvement programmes in a financially disciplined way, adding value and delivering Safe Results in challenging environments in the UK, Middle East and Asia. With opportunities to contribute and develop as part of an independent production and development company with interests in the UK North Sea and Malaysia, we have a diverse range of roles to make a positive difference through innovation.
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Regulatory compliance. Agreement management and compliance. Agreement development and negotiations.
Ensure appropriate business/commercial input into:
Strategy, planning and economics. Business decisions across all disciplines. Leadership conversations within EnQuest.
Lead or oversee drafting and negotiation of material commercial agreements/arrangements. Team Development Provide leadership of commercial team and manage team performance, resourcing, succession. Responsible for commercial competency development, within team, and more widely across the organisation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Interpersonal Ability to work with individuals from a varied background in a multi-cultural environment. Presents themselves in a professional and ethical manner appropriate to the EnQuest values, both externally and internally. Demonstrates safety leadership, complying with and promoting the Company’s HSE&A policy. Works collaboratively within a team environment and takes initiative and leadership to get things done. Strong communication skills, both verbally and written. Skills & attributes Shows leadership and willingness to handle difficult situations in a professional manner. Able to make effective decisions quickly. Identifies problems and stakeholders and drives resolution in a timely fashion. Strong analytical capability to visualise and capture root causes and communicate the same. Drives effective information sharing. Helps others build their networks and use a range of contacts inside and outside EnQuest. Identifies bottlenecks and works with the business to remove them. Demonstrates leadership in business improvements. Initiates Change, assessing risks and rewards. Strives for continuous improvement; brings solutions and constantly seeks new and better ways to work. Actively shares Company vision and demonstrates ability to adapt to change. Leads development of commercial competencies and skills within organisation. Experience Extensive commercial experience at a senior level in the Upstream oil and gas sector. Deep knowledge and demonstrable skills across the breadth of commercial skill areas: negotiations, agreement and regulatory compliance, economics/decision analysis, planning and performance management. Strong understanding and appreciation of a range of technical disciplines and of business services (supply chain, finance). QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be qualified to Degree Level in a technical or analytical discipline or have significant proven experience in similar roles and have demonstrated continuing personal and professional development. About Us
We pursue our growth strategy. We apply our capabilities to challenge, develop and implement focused improvement programmes in a financially disciplined way, adding value and delivering Safe Results in challenging environments in the UK, Middle East and Asia. With opportunities to contribute and develop as part of an independent production and development company with interests in the UK North Sea and Malaysia, we have a diverse range of roles to make a positive difference through innovation.
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