Contract Engineer

FIDIC Contract Experience

• Strong working knowledge and practical experience with the FIDIC Red Book (Conditions of Contract for Construction), including the 1999 and/or 2017 editions.
• Experience administering FIDIC-based construction and engineering contracts from tendering and contract award through execution and final closeout.
• Knowledge of FIDIC Yellow Book (Plant and Design-Build) and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey Projects) is an advantage.
• Understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the Employer, Contractor, Engineer, and other contractual parties under FIDIC contracts.
• Experience interpreting Particular Conditions, General Conditions, Contract Data, specifications, appendices, and contractual amendments.

Contract Administration & Claims Management

• Manage contractual notices, instructions, variations, change orders, and amendments in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Review and manage Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, disruption claims, and associated cost claims.
• Assess contractual entitlements relating to delays, additional costs, variations, and changes in scope.
• Monitor contractual milestones, programme compliance, deliverables, and critical notice periods.
• Manage claims submissions, counterclaims, supporting documentation, and contractual correspondence.
• Support dispute avoidance, negotiation, settlement, and dispute resolution procedures, including Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAAB/DAB) where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with contractual notice requirements, time bars, claim submission deadlines, and record-keeping obligations.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Review interim payment applications, progress payment certificates, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor variations, valuation of additional works, provisional sums, and adjustments to the Contract Price.
• Manage retention, advance payments, performance securities, guarantees, and final account settlements.
• Review liquidated damages, delay damages, and other contractual deductions where applicable.
• Support cost control, budget monitoring, commercial reporting, and contractual risk assessments.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in construction contracts, commercial management, or contract administration.
• Proven practical experience administering FIDIC Red Book contracts.
• FIDIC Contract Management certification or relevant professional training is preferred.
• RICS/MRICS, CIPS, CPCM, PMP, or other relevant professional certifications are advantageous.
• Experience with Saudi construction projects and applicable Saudi regulations is highly preferred.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; Arabic speakers are preferred.