Contract Engineer Post‑Award Contracts

Black and Grey; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Contract Engineer to join our offshore and subsea operations client in Abu Dhabi. You will manage all post‑award contractual aspects, ensure compliance with terms, and minimize commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years in contract administration on large EPC projects is required; MRICS/PMP/CCM are advantages. Proficiency with MS Office and SAP is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in contract administration and commercial management on large EPC projects.
• Professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, CCM) are an advantage.
• Experience managed over USD 200 million+ Annual budgeted contracts.
• Post award contracts experience preferred for assets, vessels or equipment under responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities.
• Periodic client/third‑party audit interactions and readiness reviews.
• MS Office, SAP systems or tools.
• Strong contract interpretation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Manage and administer project contracts (e.g., EPC, Survey, Subsea, CPA contracts) and ensure compliance.
• Claims Management: Prepare and evaluate contractor claims, variations, and EOT costs.
• Cost & Payment Management: Review interim payments, certify works, and monitor budgets.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare contractual/commercial reports and maintain auditable records.
• Coordination: Liaise with project managers, planning, cost engineers and risk teams; interface with clients and contractors.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MRICS / PMP / CCM certifications

Tools

MS Office

SAP systems

Job description

Job Description: Black & Grey HR is seeking a Contract Engineer to join our clients offshore and subsea operations team on a permanent basis in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for managing, administering and overseeing all contractual aspects of assigned projects - post‑award contract obligations. The role ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with agreed terms, project requirements, and applicable contractual clauses, while minimizing commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Administration

• Manage and administer project contracts (e.g., EPC, Survey, Subsea, CPA contracts).
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions.
• Interpret contract clauses and provide guidance to the project team and client.

Claims Management

• Prepare, evaluate and recommend approval/rejection of contractor claims, variations, and change orders.
• Prepare and assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims and associated cost impacts.
• Identify potential contractual risks and advise mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution, negotiations, and settlement of claims

Cost & Payment Management

• Review interim payment applications and final accounts submitted by contractors.
• Ensure accurate measurement, valuation, and certification of works.
• Monitor cost performance against contract budgets and approve variations & support Cost/Planning Engineers.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for the Client.
• Maintain proper records of correspondence, variations, claims and approvals.
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate, and auditable.

Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, planning, cost engineers and risk teams.
• Provide contractual advice during project meetings and progress reviews.
• Act as a key contractual interface between Client, contractors, and consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management on large EPC projects.
• Professional certifications (e.g., MRICS, PMP, CCM) are an advantage.
• Experience managed over USD 200 million+ Annual budgeted contracts.
• Post award Contracts experience preferred for the Assets, vessels, or equipment under responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities.
• Periodic client/third‑party audit interactions, readiness reviews expectation.
• MS Office, SAP systems or tools or platforms.
• Strong contract interpretation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Permanent employment with a growing organization.
• Long‑term career growth with a stable organization.