Graduate Engineer - Contracts & Commercial_ Emirati National

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer specializing in Contracts and Commercial. This is an excellent opportunity for Emirati Nationals who have a background in engineering and an interest in construction law. Responsibilities include assisting in contract management, participating in client meetings, and supporting the commercial team with budgets. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and an eagerness to learn, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in commercial management and contract administration.
• Highly organized with a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings with senior team members.
• Assist in contract administration and management.
• Support commercial team in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Interest in construction law

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Job description

Graduate Engineer - Contracts & Commercial_ Emirati National

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Emirati National Graduate to join our growing Contracts and Commercial team in Sharjah, UAE. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate with an interest in the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of delivering major infrastructure and construction projects.

As a Graduate Engineer- Contracts & Commercial, you will gain exposure to both contract administration and commercial management across high-profile projects, helping you build a solid foundation for a long-term career in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings with senior team members as part of on-the-job learning.
• Assist in the review, preparation, and administration of contracts, including main contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements.
• Support the commercial team in managing budgets, cost tracking, and project forecasting.
• Participate in reviewing variations, claims, and change orders with guidance from senior staff.
• Help maintain accurate project documentation, including contract correspondence and financial records.
• Support in procurement processes, including bid evaluation and analysis.
• Assist with monthly valuations, interim payment applications, and preparation of final accounts.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation from both contractual and commercial perspectives.
• Learn and implement international and regional contract standards such as FIDIC.
• Participate in regular project reviews as per the WSP ME criteria, helping to identify opportunities and risks to WSP’s financial performance and ensuring allocated actions are progressed.
• Assist in the preparing and drafting of Intercompany Agreements (ICAs) for sign off / approval and managing of Intercompany Agreement Tracker.
• Analyse financial accounts and monthly reporting to assess working capital risks and revenue recognition providing good judgement and advice as required.
• Actively work with the working capital team to ensure disputed or delayed invoices are settled and payments are made at the earliest time.
• Assist Finance teams to update status comments for regular Global Reporting.
• Assist in the management of Sub-consultant accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline), Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Strong interest in construction law, commercial management, and contract administration.
• Highly organized, possesses strong work ethic, resilience, a proactive attitude, takes initiative, attention to detail and critical thinking and demonstrates a commitment to excellence.
• Strong interest in contracts, commercial management, or construction law.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to learn and committed to professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

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