Contracts Specialist (Construction) NAFFCO FZCO

Key Responsibilities – Contract Management, Engineering Compliance, and Risk Control

• Review, interpret, and administer contracts to ensure that all deliverables meet contract terms, applicable standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and legal advisors to clarify requirements and confirm contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and ensure engineering activities align with statutory regulations, industry codes, and best practices, flagging and addressing any deviations.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation of contracts, compliance checks, risk assessments, and other critical project paperwork.
• Facilitate regular audits, site inspections, and compliance reviews, identifying gaps and helping teams to implement required changes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and report contractual and regulatory risks early in project planning and execution stages.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of risk awareness and robust governance.
• Support continuous process improvements in contract management, compliance procedures, and data integrity controls.

Required Skills – Contract Administration, Engineering Regulations, and Communication

• Solid understanding of engineering project contracts, commercial terms, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of statutory compliance frameworks and relevant engineering standards.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills to review documentation and identify non-conformance or potential risk.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for clear and concise reporting, documentation, and stakeholder liaison.
• Meticulous attention to detail and record keeping in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organisational and collaboration abilities, managing competing priorities while maintaining compliance standards.

Qualifications & Experience – Engineering Compliance, Contract Administration, and Industry Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a related technical or legal field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in contract administration, compliance, or risk management within an engineering, technical, or construction environment.