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. • 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.