Contract Engineer

Business Umbrella; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Contract Engineer to manage contracts for engineering procurement and construction projects. The successful candidate will ensure legal compliance, support risk management, and coordinate with various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in construction projects and strong negotiation skills. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in EPC construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC NEC or other standard contract forms.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, cost estimation and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Draft review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and service agreements.
• Assist in the preparation of bid documents and tender evaluations.
• Identify potential contractual risks and support claim preparation.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms and applicable laws/regulations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, vendors and legal teams.
• Maintain accurate contract records and reports for audits.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Attention to detail and legal awareness

Strong communication and coordination skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving under pressure

Job description

Role Summary

A Contract Engineer is responsible for preparing, reviewing and managing contracts across engineering procurement and construction projects. They ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations while supporting project execution cost control and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Preparation & Review: Draft review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and service agreements in line with project and legal requirements.
• Tendering Support: Assist in the preparation of bid documents, tender evaluations and contract award processes.
• Risk & Claim Management: Identify potential contractual risks and support claim preparation, dispute resolution and variation management.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to contract terms, conditions and applicable laws/regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with clients, consultants, vendors and legal teams to align contract terms with project needs.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate contract records logs and reports for audits and performance tracking.

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Experience in EPC construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC NEC or other standard contract forms.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, cost estimation and project controls.

Key Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Attention to detail and legal awareness
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving under pressure