Graduate Engineer - Contracts & Commercial_ Emirati National

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer to join their Contracts and Commercial team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent engineering graduates to gain exposure to contract administration and commercial management within major infrastructure projects. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have a strong interest in construction law and commercial management. This position provides a solid foundation for a long-term career in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management required.
• Strong interest in construction law and commercial management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings for on-the-job learning.
• Assist in contract administration and management.
• Support the commercial team in managing budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and financial records.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical or related discipline)

Job description

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 identify opportunities and risks to WSP’s financial performance and ensuring allocated actions are progressed.
• Assist in preparing and drafting Intercompany Agreements (ICAs) for sign off / approval and managing the 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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