Senior Contracts Engineer

Innovo Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Contracts Engineer to lead contractual administration on building projects, ensuring obligations are fulfilled, risks are managed, and rights are protected throughout the project lifecycle.

You will provide senior guidance on change management, claims, contract correspondence, and compliance, while driving efficiency through modern tools and transparent processes. The role requires 5–7 years in infrastructure contracts and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• 5–7 years of contracts experience in infrastructure or construction.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage contract-related documents, notices, and correspondence.
• Support variation orders, EOT claims, and delay notices with evidence.
• Administer subcontract agreements and amendments; monitor compliance.
• Review contract terms to identify risks and obligations; maintain milestone and notice deadline registers.
• Compile factual records for contractual disputes and assist in responses.
• Introduce modern tools and processes to improve efficiency and transparency.

Skills

Strong drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

The Senior Contracts Engineer leads the contractual administration of building projects, ensuring that obligations are fulfilled, risks are managed, and the company’s contractual rights and entitlements are protected. The role provides senior-level guidance on change management, claims, contract correspondence, and compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

Role Purpose

The Senior Contracts Engineer leads the contractual administration of building projects, ensuring that obligations are fulfilled, risks are managed, and the company’s contractual rights and entitlements are protected. The role provides senior-level guidance on change management, claims, contract correspondence, and compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

• Contract Documentation
  • o Prepare contract-related documents, formal notices, and contractual correspondence.
  • o Maintain contract registers, records, and commercial trackers for assigned projects.
• Variation & Claims Support
  • o Assist in preparing variation orders, EOT claims, and delay notices with supporting evidence.
  • o Track variation status and monitor entitlement timelines.
  • o Collecting and maintaining contemporaneous records, substantiations, and supporting document.
• Subcontract Administration
  • o Support preparation and administration of subcontract agreements and amendments.
  • o Monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations and notice requirements.
• Risk & Compliance Review
  • o Review contract terms to identify commercial and contractual risks and obligations for the project team.
  • o Maintain a register of key contractual dates, milestones, and notice deadlines.
• Dispute Support
  • o Compile factual records and supporting documentation for contractual disputes.
  • o Assist in preparing responses to the Employer/Engineer and Subcontractor(s) claims.
• Innovation & Value Creation
  • o Introduce modern tools, technologies and processes that improve efficiency and transparency.
  • o Encourage innovative thinking to enhance outcomes and reduce costs without compromising quality.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 5-7 years of contracts experience in infrastructure or construction
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills