Commercial Analyst – Decommissioning Security Agreements – Contract – Aberdeen – £400/day Inside IR35

Commercial Analyst – Decommissioning – North SeaLocation: Aberdeen – Hybrid – occasional travel to office.Type: Contract – £400/Day Inside IR35 

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Analyst / Commercial Lead to support North Sea assets, with a strong focus on administration of Decommissioning Security Agreements (DSAs) across existing and legacy fields. The role will act as a commercial focal point for a range of agreements and will interface with internal stakeholders and external operators.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years commercial experience in the UK North Sea
• Hands-on experience with Decommissioning Security Agreements (DSAs), including administration of key obligations
• Strong track record negotiating a range of commercial agreements
• Comfortable working in a small team and engaging with internal/external stakeholders
• Knowledge of North Sea players, infrastructure, and commercial context
• Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail

Core Responsibilities (DSA-focused)

• Review operator calculations submitted under DSAs, ensuring:
  • DSA terms/assumptions are followed
  • expert referral is triggered where required
• Manage and coordinate security requirements with local and central stakeholders
• Ensure security is provided and received in accordance with agreements
• Track and update exposure across legacy / previous fields
• Support responses to government decommissioning plans (including letters of support)
• Track and respond to Section 29 notices
• Work with AR local and US teams; provide regular updates on progress and exposure

Additional Commercial ScopeProvide support across a wide range of commercial agreements, e.g.:

• Transportation agreements
• Proximity agreements
• JOA-related matters
• Pipelines / crossings / related infrastructure agreements

Skills

• Strong commercial judgement, analytical capability, and contract interpretation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication (written + verbal)
• Highly organised; able to manage multiple workstreams with accuracy
• Strong Excel / PowerPoint (preferred)

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