Contracts Administrator

Innovo Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Contracts Engineer to oversee commercial and contractual administration across infrastructure projects. You will help ensure obligations are met, manage change, prepare claims, and maintain compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes risk identification, documentation, and collaboration with project teams to protect commercial rights and drive value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• 3–5 years of contracts experience in infrastructure or construction.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract-related documents, notices, and commercial trackers.
• Assist in variation orders, EOT claims, and delay notices with supporting evidence.
• Support subcontract administration and monitor contractor compliance with obligations.
• Review contract terms to identify commercial risks and notice deadlines.
• Compile records for contractual disputes and assist in responses.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Job description

Role Purpose

The Contracts Engineer supports the commercial and contractual administration of projects, helping ensure that obligations are met, risks are identified, and contractual rights and entitlements are protected. The role contributes to change management, claims preparation, contract correspondence, and compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Purpose

The Contracts Engineer supports the commercial and contractual administration of projects, helping ensure that obligations are met, risks are identified, and contractual rights and entitlements are protected. The role contributes to change management, claims preparation, contract correspondence, and compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

Contract Documentation o Prepare contract-related documents, formal notices, and contractual correspondence. o Maintain contract registers and commercial trackers for assigned projects.

• Variation & Claims Support o Assist in preparing variation orders, EOT claims, and delay notices with supporting evidence. o Track variation status and monitor entitlement timelines. o Collecting and maintaining contemporaneous records, substantiations, and supporting document
• Subcontract Administration o Support preparation and administration of subcontract agreements and amendments. o Monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations and notice requirements.
• Risk & Compliance Review o Review contract terms to identify commercial and contractual risks and obligations for the project team. o Maintain a register of key contractual dates, milestones, and notice deadlines.
• Dispute Support o Compile factual records and supporting documentation for contractual disputes. o Assist in preparing responses to the Employer/Engineer and Subcontractor(s) claims.
• Innovation & Value Creation o Introduce modern tools, technologies and processes that improve efficiency and transparency. o Encourage innovative thinking to enhance outcomes and reduce costs without compromising quality.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

• Minimum 3–5 years of contracts experience in infrastructure or construction
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills