A single ambiguous clause in an EPCIC contract can turn a routine offshore platform project into a multi-million-dollar dispute. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning agreements sit at the center of every offshore energy development, and the way they are drafted, negotiated and administered determines whether a project stays on budget or ends up in arbitration.

This course, delivered by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, walks participants through the full contract lifecycle for offshore EPCIC work: structuring agreements, allocating risk between operator and contractor, managing procurement and tendering, tracking performance and cost, handling variations and claims, and closing out contracts at project completion. Rather than treating contract management as a purely legal exercise, the course ties each topic back to the operational realities of offshore platforms and energy infrastructure projects.

What You Will Gain

• Read and structure EPCIC contracts used in offshore projects with a clear understanding of each party's obligations.
• Run contract administration and performance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
• Spot contractual risk early and put mitigation measures in place before they become disputes.
• Handle procurement, tendering and contractor management obligations with confidence.
• Keep contractual compliance on track from kickoff through offshore project handover.

Who Should Attend?

• Contract managers and administrators working on offshore projects.
• Project managers responsible for delivering EPCIC scopes of work.
• Procurement and commercial staff operating in offshore energy operations.
• Engineers and technical staff involved in offshore platform development who interact with contract terms.

Module 1: Why EPCIC Contract Structure Matters in Offshore Projects

• Common causes of offshore contract disputes and cost overruns.
• Key contractual parties and how EPCIC differs from other delivery models.
• Contract lifecycle from award to project handover.

Module 2: Offshore Contractual Frameworks and Contract Types

• Contracting strategies used in offshore energy projects.
• Allocating responsibilities between operator, EPCIC contractor and subcontractors.
• Regulatory and industry requirements that shape contract terms.

Module 3: Procurement Planning and Contract Documentation

• Procurement strategy within EPCIC scopes of work.
• Tendering and contractor selection processes.
• Preparing and structuring contractual documentation.

Module 4: Commercial Terms, Pricing and Schedule Commitments

• Pricing structures and payment mechanisms.
• Performance obligations and deliverable requirements.
• Contract schedules and milestone management.

Module 5: Contract Administration, Risk and Liability

• Contract administration procedures, documentation and reporting systems.
• Monitoring contractor obligations and measuring performance.
• Allocating risk and liability between parties, including insurance requirements.

Module 6: Managing Change, Variations and Claims

• Change management procedures within EPCIC contracts.
• Evaluating variation orders and contract modifications.
• Assessing the time and cost impact of claims.

Module 7: Compliance, Governance and Contractor Relationships

• Monitoring contractual compliance and governance structures.
• Regulatory obligations and reporting requirements for offshore projects.
• Managing contractor performance and stakeholder coordination.

Module 8: Contract Closeout and Project Handover

• Contract completion requirements and final acceptance procedures.
• Commissioning obligations at project handover.
• Documentation, record-keeping and lessons learned.