Contract Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks a Contract Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on contract administration, procurement, drafting, and proactive claims prevention across petrochemical and heavy technology projects.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 12+ years of related experience, including 5+ years in contracting for large-scale projects in the Middle East. Aramco exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in project management, contract admin, and procurement.
• At least 5 years in contracting for large petrochemical or heavy technologies.
• Knowledge of contracting types and project execution strategies.
• Experience in the Middle East; Aramco exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project contract administration and procurement activities.
• Oversee project management activities related to contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract documents.
• Apply various contracting types and strategies for project execution.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding contract matters.
• Identify potential claims causes and recommend preventive actions.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Contract drafting

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Contract Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type: 12-month contract

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project contract administration and procurement activities.
• Oversee project management activities related to contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract documents.
• Apply various contracting types and strategies for project execution.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding contract matters.
• Identify potential claims causes and recommend preventive actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in project management, contract administration, procurement, communication, and contract writing, including at least 5 years in contract activities for large petrochemical or heavy technology industries.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting types and strategies for project execution.
• Basic understanding of claims causes and preventive actions.
• Experience working in the Middle East.
• Experience with Aramco projects is an advantage.