Contracts Engineer (ADNOC Project Experienced)

UnitedYou Ventures; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedYou Ventures is seeking a seasoned Contracts Engineer to support ADNOC EPC projects in the UAE. You will draft, review and manage contracts, administer the full lifecycle, and ensure compliance with ADNOC procedures and UAE regulations.

You will collaborate with project teams, legal, procurement and finance to align commercial goals, handle claims and variations, and maintain robust contract records and risk reporting for senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management within the Oil & Gas EPC sector, with direct experience on ADNOC projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of ADNOC contract procedures, documentation, and approval workflows.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage contracts in accordance with ADNOC guidelines and project requirements.
• Administer the full contract lifecycle: pre-award, post-award, change orders, claims, and close-out.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC contractual procedures and UAE regulations.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier contracts for risk, accuracy, and alignment with project goals.
• Support tendering processes including preparation of RFQs, bid evaluations, and commercial clarifications.
• Coordinate with project, legal, procurement, and finance teams to align contract execution with organizational goals.
• Handle claims, dispute resolution, and variations in coordination with legal teams and ADNOC representatives.
• Maintain and update contract records, logs, and correspondence in accordance with internal and ADNOC audit requirements.
• Monitor and report contract performance, milestones, and risks to senior management.

Skills

ADNOC project experience

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

About the job Contracts Engineer (ADNOC Project Experienced)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Contracts Engineer to support the successful execution of EPC projects for ADNOC. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in contract administration, commercial management, and a proven track record of working on ADNOC Oil & Gas projects in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage contracts in accordance with ADNOC guidelines and project requirements.


• Administer the full contract lifecycle: pre-award, post-award, change orders, claims, and close-out.


• Ensure compliance with ADNOC contractual procedures and UAE regulations.


• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier contracts for risk, accuracy, and alignment with project goals.


• Support tendering processes including preparation of RFQs, bid evaluations, and commercial clarifications.


• Coordinate with project, legal, procurement, and finance teams to align contract execution with organizational goals.


• Handle claims, dispute resolution, and variations in coordination with legal teams and ADNOC representatives.


• Maintain and update contract records, logs, and correspondence in accordance with internal and ADNOC audit requirements.


• Monitor and report contract performance, milestones, and risks to senior management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management within the Oil & Gas EPC sector, with direct experience on ADNOC projects.


• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline.


• Strong understanding of ADNOC contract procedures, documentation, and approval workflows.


• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.


• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and communication skills.

Candidates with ADNOC project experience will be given preference only