Senior Contracts Engineer

Aujan Interiors; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Aujan Interiors is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer responsible for managing all contractual and commercial aspects of projects in Dubai. This role demands strong expertise in FIDIC contracts and 15+ years of experience in the construction industry.

Key responsibilities include managing claims, variations, contract administration, and ensuring compliance with BIM Group’s governance processes. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of UAE construction projects, particularly with Tier-1 contractors or developers.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong experience in UAE construction projects, preferably in Dubai.
• Experience with developers, consultants, or Tier-1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual and commercial aspects during procurement and execution.
• Administer construction contracts in accordance with contract conditions.
• Support preparation of tender and contract documents.
• Review and assess contractor claims and variations.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks.

Skills

FIDIC contracts expertise

Claims analysis

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Construction processes knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Contracts Engineer is responsible for managing all contractual and commercial aspects of projects during procurement and execution, ensuring that BI Group’s contractual position is protected and optimized.

Acting as the developer-side authority on contracts and claims, the role oversees contract administration, variation management, claims assessment, and dispute avoidance, ensuring that all commercial activities are aligned with project objectives and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with contract conditions (FIDIC or equivalent).
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, timelines, and notice requirements.
• Interpret contract clauses and provide guidance to project teams.
• Maintain contract documentation, correspondence, and records.

Procurement & Contract Formation

• Support preparation of tender and contract documents including Conditions of contract, Particular conditions, Scope of works.
• Participate in tender evaluation from contractual perspective.
• Identify contractual risks, gaps, and ambiguities in contractor submissions.
• Support negotiation and finalization of contract agreements.

Variations & Change Management

• Review and assess variation orders and change requests.
• Ensure all changes are properly instructed, commercially evaluated, approved in line with governance procedures.
• Maintain variation registers and cost impact tracking.
• Coordinate with Cost Engineers and Estimators to validate pricing.

Claims & Dispute Management

• Review and assess contractor claims (EOT, cost claims, disruption claims).
• Evaluate entitlement based on contract conditions and supporting documentation.
• Lead preparation of responses, recommendations, and negotiation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution processes and minimize escalation.

Commercial Risk Management

• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks across projects.
• Provide early warnings on potential claims, delays, contractual breaches.
• Ensure BI Group’s contractual position is proactively protected.

Coordination with Project Teams

• Work closely with Project Managers, Planning Engineers, Cost Engineers, Consultants.
• Ensure alignment between contract conditions, project execution, commercial strategy.
• Advise project teams on contractual implications of decisions.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for management.
• Track claims status, variations, contractual risks.
• Ensure compliance with BI Group governance and approval processes.
• Support audits and internal reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• 15+ years of experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong experience in UAE construction projects (Dubai preferred).
• Experience with developers, consultants, or Tier-1 contractors.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Proven experience in claims analysis and dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret complex contract clauses and apply them practically.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.