Contract Engineer | VVIP Private Estate

Manage the preparation, review and administration of contracts and commercial agreements for construction, refurbishment and high-end finishing projects within a VVIP private estate Protect the client's contractual interests and ensure compliance by contractors and suppliers Manage contractual correspondence and variations Maintain accurate records throughout the project lifecycle Work closely with project management, cost control, consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure all parties fulfil their obligations Draft and review contracts, agreements, task orders and scopes of work Prepare purchase orders, change orders and contract modifications Draft formal contractual correspondence, notices and responses Develop and review contractual terms and conditions Ensure agreements accurately reflect approved commercial and technical requirements Provide contractual guidance and support to project management and relevant departments Administer construction, consultancy, contractor and supplier agreements Monitor contractual performance throughout the complete project lifecycle Identify contractual risks, breaches, inconsistencies and potential disputes Address contractual discrepancies and modifications promptly and effectively Coordinate resolution of contractual issues with project stakeholders Review contractor and supplier invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance Assist in preparing progress payment certificates with Cost Control Review project forecasts, variation orders and associated commercial documentation Evaluate contractual basis and financial impact of proposed variations Prepare responses to contractual queries raised by contractors Review and respond to formal letters submitted by contractors, consultants and suppliers Prepare notices relating to delays, non-compliance, variations and contractual entitlements Review performance guarantees, advance-payment guarantees, retention bonds and other securities Review contractor and supplier insurance policies for contractual compliance Monitor validity and renewal of guarantees, bonds and insurance policies Maintain accurate records of correspondence, amendments, claims and change orders Establish and maintain contract registers and document-control systems Ensure contractual records are properly archived and accessible Support contractual negotiations, claims assessment and dispute resolution Assist with contract close-out, final accounts and release of securities Prepare regular contractual status and risk reports for management Maintain strict confidentiality concerning all project and commercial information

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Additional qualification in Contract Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management highly regarded Relevant professional certification or membership advantageous Fluent English, written and spoken — mandatory Knowledge of Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Sinhala or another Indian or Sri Lankan language advantageous Strong experience drafting and administering construction contracts and commercial agreements Proven knowledge of contractual terms, conditions, scopes of work and change-management procedures Experience managing contracts for luxury residences, palaces, five-star hotels or high-end construction projects preferred Demonstrated experience reviewing contractor and supplier invoices Experience preparing progress payment certificates, forecasts and variation orders Strong understanding of construction guarantees, bonds and insurance requirements Middle East construction experience highly regarded Employment Type Contract

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