Senior Contract Engineer

Progetti Europa & Global S.p.A; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

International and multicultural team

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

PEG is a leading international engineering and contracting company with a 50-year track record, focused on Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Renewables. The role targets experienced professionals in contract management for large EPC projects, including tendering, administration, and close-out work.

The candidate will advise project teams, negotiate subcontracts, and coordinate with legal, procurement, and management to protect the company’s interests. fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering or quantity surveying (or equivalent).
• Degree in Law is a plus.
• Experience in contract management of large international EPC projects.
• Experience in tendering, administration, and management of Contracts and Partnership Agreements.
• Knowledge of contract law and project controls; ability to review and negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review contract terms to ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Support project teams in managing contractual obligations throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, and other documents.
• Maintain records of contractual correspondence and documentation.
• Assist in claims, variations, and change orders per contractual provisions.
• Provide contractual advice to project managers and stakeholders to safeguard interests.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables and compliance with client requirements.
• Participate in contract close-out and lessons learned.

Skills

Contract management

Tendering

Contract negotiations

Subcontracts

Claims management

English proficiency

Project controls understanding

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Law degree (advantage)

Job description

PEG is an international engineering and contracting company with a presence across selected strategic geographies. With over 50 years of proven experience, PEG delivers process design, engineering solutions, and project management services across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Renewables sectors.

Our capabilities cover the full project lifecycle, from conceptual and front-end engineering design (FEED) and feasibility studies through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning and start-up, to operations and maintenance.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Review contract terms and conditions during tendering phase and prepare commercial queries identifying non-standard conditions
• Support project teams in managing contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, and other contractual documents.
• Contractual written correspondence with stakeholders on Project related matters
• Support procurement in direct negotiation with suppliers of critical goods and works
• Monitor contract performance and identify potential risks or deviations, recommending corrective actions.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, and project management teams to resolve contractual issues.
• Maintain accurate records of all contractual correspondence and documentation.
• Assist in claims management, variations, and change orders in line with contractual provisions.
• Provide contractual advice to project managers and stakeholders to safeguard company interests.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual deliverables and compliance with client requirements.
• Participate in contract close-out activities and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's in engineering or quantity surveying, or equivalent professional qualification.

Degree in Law will be a plus.

Have experience in contract management of large international EPC projects.

Experience in tendering, finalization, administration, and management of Contracts and in finalization of various Partnership Agreements.

Considerable knowledge of contract law, contract management, understanding of project controls,

excellent experience in review and negotiating contract agreement, insurances and bonds during pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award

Able to converse and present subject matter to Company Senior Management in an effective and confident manner.

Possess excellent project management and time management skills.

Can communicate proficiently and professionally in spoken and written English.

• Knowledge of contracting principles
• Claims and Change Order management
• Experience in Subcontract management
• Contractual correspondence (written and spoken) and record keeping
• Cross-functional technical understanding

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on strategically important Oil & Gas projects.
• International and multicultural working environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a dynamic project organization.