Lead Contracts Engineer

Client of Brunel

Assume responsibility and provide leadership representing the department for all contractual and commercial matters related to procurement and contract management of infrastructure

• Projects including roads, bridges, drainage systems, utilities, and buildings
• Pre-tender and tendering activities including tender documents preparation
• tender evaluation and reporting, Post tender negotiations, and Contract award, for Design, Design and Build, Secondment, and Framework agreements, etc
• Preparation of Preliminary and detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities
• Assessment & processing of Payment applications
• Claims, variations, and final contract settlement
• Contract administration works including drafting related Contractual correspondence.
• Preparation of annual financial budget for Department projects
• Lead external & internal coordination pertinent to contractual and commercial matters.
• Performance of other related duties as per management instructions

BSc/BEng degree in related Engineering field from a recognized university.

Recognized qualifications in Contracts, Law, Claims or related qualification is highly desirable

CEng, PE, PEng or equivalent Chartership is desirable

18 years of demonstrable relevant experience working in infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, drainage systems, utilities, and buildings.

Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience as Lead Contracts Engineer

Experience and knowledge of international and GCC conditions of Engagement/Contract (e.g.FIDIC, PWA, etc.)

Proven Knowledge of design codes and construction practices related to infrastructure projects

Proven Experience in design of infrastructure and building projects

Experience in procurement, claims and tendering activities (Pre-Tender, tender, and post-tender Stages) for Contracts such as Design, Design and Build, Secondment, Frameworks, etc.