Senior Contracts Engineer

Role overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Contracts Engineer to oversee the contractual and commercial administration of projects during execution. In this position, you will protect the company’s contractual position by handling contract administration, variation control, claim preparation and assessment, subcontract administration, formal correspondence, and commercial risk management across the project lifecycle.

The role calls for a solid command of FIDIC-based contracts, claims handling, dispute prevention, and post-award contract administration in construction, infrastructure, or engineering environments.

Key accountabilities

• Manage contracts across the execution and close-out stages of projects.
• Track and enforce contractual duties, rights, and obligations.
• Review contract clauses and guide project teams on contractual interpretation.
• Keep contract registers, notices, logs, and supporting records current.
• Monitor contractual milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the contractual side of variation orders and change requests.
• Make sure variation claims are submitted and resolved on time.
• Spot possible claims linked to delays, disruptions, scope changes, and other contractual events.
• Draft, validate, and support contractual claims with proper evidence.
• Work with planning, cost, and project teams to assemble claim substantiation.
• Assess claims from contractors and subcontractors and prepare recommendations.
• Assist in negotiations aimed at achieving favorable claim outcomes.
• Examine delay events and determine entitlement under the contract.
• Preserve records that support entitlement for time and cost claims.
• Prepare and review contractual letters, notices, replies, and other formal communications.
• Ensure contract notices are issued within the required deadlines.
• Maintain thorough records of all contractual communications.
• Handle subcontract agreements and verify subcontractor compliance.
• Support commercial discussions and dispute resolution efforts with subcontractors.
• Contribute to resolving contractual disputes through negotiation and commercial settlement.
• Develop documentation and contract analyses for dispute resolution procedures.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and senior management when needed.

Qualifications and experience

You should have at least 5 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management within construction, infrastructure, and/or building engineering projects. The role also requires proven post-contract administration experience on large-scale projects, along with practical exposure to claims preparation, extension of time assessments, and variation management.

Experience in subcontract administration and commercial correspondence is also important, together with a strong understanding of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, including the Red Book, Yellow Book, and Silver Book.

A sound grasp of claims management principles, contractual entitlement, dispute resolution procedures, and the fundamentals of contract law is expected.

Additional information

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.