Contract Engineer (Airport Experience)

Business Umbrella; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Contract Engineer to prepare, review, and manage contracts across EPC, construction, and infrastructure projects. You will ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations while supporting project execution, cost control, and risk management.

Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting tender processes, managing risks and claims, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with clients and vendors, and maintaining contract

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 preparing bid documents, tender evaluations, and contract awards.
• Identify contractual risks and support claim preparation and dispute resolution.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms and applicable laws throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and legal teams.
• Maintain accurate contract records, logs, and reports for audits.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Attention to detail

Legal awareness

Communication and coordination

Analytical thinking under pressure

Job description

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