Commercial & Contracts Engineer (Contracting)

1. Contract Management • Draft, review, negotiate, and administer construction-related contracts, including: • Main Contractor Agreements • Consultancy Agreements • Design Agreements • Subcontract Agreements • Supply Agreements • Service Agreements • Framework Agreements • Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws. • Maintain contract templates and standard clauses. • Monitor contract performance and compliance. 2. Commercial Administration • Review commercial terms during procurement and tender stages. • Support tender evaluations from a contractual and commercial perspective. • Participate in pre-award and post-award negotiations. • Evaluate commercial risks before contract execution. • Assist in pricing structures and payment mechanisms. 3. Claims & Variations • Review variation orders and change requests. • Assess entitlement under contractual provisions. • Review Extension of Time (EOT) submissions. • Evaluate contractor and consultant claims. • Assist in preparation of employer claims. • Maintain claims register. 4. Contract Correspondence • Draft contractual notices. • Prepare responses to contractor correspondence. • Review notices under FIDIC and other standard forms. • Ensure contractual timelines for notices are complied with. • Maintain official contractual communication records. 5. Procurement Support • Assist procurement during: • Tender preparation • Tender clarifications • Bid evaluations • Contract award • Review tender documentation. • Identify contractual deviations submitted by bidders. 6. Risk Management • Identify contractual risks. • Recommend mitigation measures. • Maintain contract risk register. • Escalate significant commercial risks. • Ensure contractual obligations are tracked. • 7. Dispute Avoidance • Support resolution of contractual disputes. • Review dispute documentation. • Participate in negotiations. • Coordinate with legal counsel where required. • Assist in arbitration/litigation document preparation. 8. Project Commercial Support • Monitor contractual milestones. • Track payment applications. • Review payment certifications. • Monitor securities: • Performance Bonds • Advance Payment Guarantees • Retention • Warranties • Ensure contractual deliverables are achieved. 9. Compliance & Governance • Ensure compliance with: • Company policies • Procurement procedures • Delegation of Authority (DOA) • Applicable construction laws Maintain complete contract documentation • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. • An LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) or equivalent legal qualification will be considered a distinct advantage. Essential Experience • Demonstrated expertise in the administration and management of FIDIC contracts, including tendering, contract administration, variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), and dispute avoidance. Experience • Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in commercial and contract management within the construction, infrastructure, or real estate development sector. • Proven experience working with developers, main contractors, consultants, or government/semi-government organisations on major construction projects. • Demonstrated experience in administering construction contracts throughout the full project lifecycle, including procurement, tendering, contract award, contract administration, project execution, testing and commissioning, project close-out, and final account settlement. • Proven experience in procurement planning, tender preparation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract award. • Strong experience in contract administration, including contractual correspondence, notices, payment certification, performance securities, and contractual compliance. • Extensive experience in the assessment and administration of variations, claims, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, prolongation claims, and dispute avoidance. • Sound understanding of commercial management principles, including cost control, valuation of works, cash flow, payment mechanisms, and commercial risk management. • Demonstrated experience in administering FIDIC-based construction contracts, including the application of contractual procedures and obligations. • Experience working on high-value, multi-disciplinary construction or real estate development projects. • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including Development, Design, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Consultants, Contractors, and external legal advisers.