Contract Engineer

Support the administration and day-to-day management of the O&M Contract and related contractual agreements. Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, notices, and key deadlines to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence, commitments, variations, claims, and commercial matters. Prepare, review, and coordinate contractual correspondence, notices, submissions, and reports for the Client and other stakeholders. Identify, document, and monitor contractual changes, deviations, risks, and potential claim opportunities. Support the preparation and administration of variation requests, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, and additional-cost claims. Collect, analyze, and maintain contractual, technical, and commercial evidence to support contractual positions and negotiations. Collaborate with project, operational, procurement, and technical teams to ensure contractual requirements are understood and implemented. Contribute to contractual risk management, mitigation measures, and continuous improvement of contract management processes. Support contract close-out activities and the resolution of outstanding contractual and commercial matters.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline. Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in contract administration, contract management, commercial management, or a related field. Experience in railway, transportation, infrastructure, construction, or O&M projects is highly desirable. Good understanding of contractual principles, claims management, variations, contractual notices, and commercial risk management. Familiarity with FIDIC or other internationally recognized forms of contract is considered an advantage. Experience working with clients, contractors, subcontractors, government authorities, or joint-venture environments is desirable. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across multidisciplinary and international project teams. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory; German or French language skills are an advantage.