Post-Award Contracts Engineer - Offshore & Subsea

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Contracts Engineer (Post‑Award Contracts) to join our client’s offshore and subsea operations team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. You will manage, administer, and oversee all contractual aspects of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with terms while minimizing commercial risks across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 10 years’ experience in contract administration on large EPC projects, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract administration on large EPC projects.
• MRICS, PMP or CCM certifications are advantageous.
• Experience managing contracts worth USD 200 million+ annually.
• Post-award contracts experience preferred for assets, vessels, or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer project contracts (e.g., EPC, Survey, Subsea, CPA contracts).
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Interpret contract clauses and provide guidance to the project team and client.
• Prepare, evaluate and recommend approval/rejection of contractor claims, variations, and change orders.
• Prepare and assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims and associated cost impacts.
• Identify potential contractual risks and advise mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution, negotiations, and settlement of claims.
• Review interim payment applications and final accounts submitted by contractors.
• Ensure accurate measurement, valuation, and certification of works.
• Monitor cost performance against contract budgets and approve variations and support Cost/Planning Engineers.
• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for the client.
• Maintain proper records of correspondence, variations, claims and approvals.
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate and auditable.
• Work closely with project managers, planning, cost engineers and risk teams.
• Provide contractual advice during project meetings and progress reviews.
• Act as a key contractual interface between client, contractors, and consultants.

Skills

Contract interpretation

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Contracts Engineer (Post‑Award Contracts) to join our client’s offshore and subsea operations team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. You will manage, administer, and oversee all contractual aspects of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with terms while minimizing commercial risks across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 10 years’ experience in contract administration on large EPC projects, and strong