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Contract Engineer - Consultancy

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our Leading Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Contracts Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE to work on new build projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Contracts Engineer new build and refurbishment projects in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC or Engineering Consultancy business.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.


Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

  • Provide contract expertise and guidance on Project level and Organizational level.
  • Pre-award support in specific contract responsibilities (review RFPs, assist in negotiations, provide advice on risk) and oversee the contract execution process.
  • Support the post-award contract management activities such as Variations, Contract Amendments, and Guarantees.
  • Review, validate or otherwise reply to change requests and/or claims.
  • Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to align project goals and objectives with the Contract particulars and fees.
  • Manage and ensure proper communication (both internally and externally) in matters related to scope of works and consultant obligations and rights.

Contract Administration:

  • Ensure all contract obligations and standard requirements are met.
  • Monitor and update the status of contract and corresponding obligations/ accrued rights from Pre-award till close-out.
  • Issue of any contractual letters as needed and drafting of replies.

Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks and opportunities throughout all the contract stages.
  • Advise risk mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with project teams to address and resolve issues that may impact the design process.
  • Safeguards the company interests at all times.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Provide regular reports on the projects contract status and any other organizational matters.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of relevant project correspondence and records


Contracts Engineer Experience:

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with demonstrated experience working as a Contract Engineer. LLM or LLB is a big plus
  • More than 10 years of experience in the Engineering and construction field. GCC experience is a must and preferably in the UAE.
  • Experience with recognised consultants is preferred.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Forward thinking with excellent organizational skills
  • Exposure to Design-build projects.
  • RICS, Ciarb Certification, PMI certifications are a plus.
  • Strong working knowledge of contract or construction law.
  • Understands the design and project cycles in the UAE (Public and Private sectors).
  • Excellent English communication and comprehension skills(Oral & written). Arabic skills are also Plus.
  • Skillful in MS office software Package is a must.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in main forms of contract (Such as FIDIC) AND Be-spoke contracts.
  • Other software’s/ platforms skills such as SAP, DocuSign, ARiba is a plus.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Strategic thinking for contract negotiations and in management of other parties


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and process


Date Posted: 29 May 2024

Status: Filled