Graduate - Contract Specialist (Emiratization)

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We are seeking a Graduate Contract Specialist to join our Commercial Services team within the Transport & Infrastructure business unit in Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate with a background in Law, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering who has an interest in contracts and commercial activities in the engineering sector. The successful candidate will support contract management, procurement processes, and commercial operations on major infrastructure projects while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Your new role, what's involved

• Assist in the review, preparation, and administration of contracts for infrastructure projects.
• Support the commercial team in procurement, contract negotiation, and claims analysis.
• Conduct research on contract law, risk management, and industry best practices.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure cost control and financial management of contracts.
• Support the preparation of reports, documentation, and contract summaries.
• Engage with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders under the guidance of senior team members.
• Gain exposure to FIDIC contracts and regional regulatory frameworks relevant to infrastructure projects.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong interest in contracts, procurement, and commercial aspects of the engineering sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a professional consultancy environment.
• Emirati national.

What's in it for you

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.