Contract Engineer

Confidential Company

Job Description – Contract Engineer

Position: Contract Engineer
Location: UAE
Experience Required: 10–15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contract Engineer with 10–15 years of proven experience in contract administration, commercial management, claims management, and project contractual compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all contractual aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, mitigating contractual risks, and supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer project contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and applicable regulations.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contract terms, amendments, variations, and change orders.

• Manage contractual correspondence between clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Evaluate claims, variations, extension of time (EOT) requests, and dispute-related matters.

• Support project teams in resolving contractual issues and providing contractual advice.

• Monitor project progress and identify events that may impact contract performance.

• Maintain comprehensive contract records, documentation, and contractual registers.

• Coordinate with project controls, planning, procurement, legal, and finance departments.

• Assist in tender evaluations, bid analysis, and contract award recommendations.

• Review payment applications, invoices, and commercial submissions for contractual compliance.

• Participate in negotiations, dispute avoidance, dispute resolution, and settlement discussions.

• Prepare contractual reports and presentations for management review.

• Ensure all contract activities align with company policies and project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.

• 10–15 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management.

• Strong experience in construction, infrastructure, oil & gas, industrial, EPC, or MEP projects.

• Thorough understanding of contract management principles and commercial practices.

• Strong knowledge of contract interpretation, claims management, and dispute resolution.

• Experience managing large-scale projects and multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong report-writing and communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.