Senior Contract Engineer / Contract Administrator

Turner & Townsend; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 320,000,000 - 520,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior Contract Engineer / Contract Administrator with 5–10 years of experience to support the Engineer in administering contracts under FIDIC and NEC. The role covers high-value infrastructure and industrial projects, requiring rigorous contract management, risk control, and clear communications with multidisciplinary teams.

Based in our Jakarta office, you will review submissions, manage variations and EOTs, and assist in procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of contract administration or related experience.
• Experience administering FIDIC and/or NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineer in contract administration under FIDIC/NEC.
• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence and determinations.
• Support variations, compensation events, claims, and entitlements.
• Review EOT submissions and provide Engineer recommendations.
• Maintain contract registers and project documentation.
• Support procurement, tender evaluation, and contract awards.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Cost management

Claims & EOT assessment

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Energy and natural resources

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

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Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and capable Senior Contract Engineer / Contract Administrator with 5-10 years' relevant experience to support the Engineer in the day-to-day administration of contracts under FIDIC, NEC, and other forms of engineering and construction contracts.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value and technically complex projects involving major infrastructure, process plants, heavy industrial facilities, mining operations, and major equipment installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineer in the administration of contracts in accordance with FIDIC, NEC, and other applicable contract conditions.
• Prepare, review, and manage contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, determinations, and other formal communications.
• Support the assessment and administration of variations, compensation events, claims, and contractual entitlements.
• Review and assess Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and provide recommendations to the Engineer.
• Assist in the evaluation of delay events and review supporting programme and project records.
• Review contractors' submissions for contractual and commercial compliance.
• Support payment certification, valuation of works, and final account settlement.
• Maintain contract registers, records, and project documentation.
• Participate in technical, commercial, and contractual discussions with project management and engineering teams.
• Support procurement, tender evaluation, and contract award activities when required.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for project management.
• Assist the Engineer in identifying and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.
• Undertake any other duties and assignments necessary to support project delivery and the Engineer's functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in contract administration, contract management, commercial management, or quantity surveying roles.
• Experience administering FIDIC and/or NEC contracts.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Contract administration
  • Commercial and cost management
  • Basic quantity measurement and valuation
  • Claims and EOT assessment
  • Contractual correspondence and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary project team.

Preferred

• Experience supporting the Engineer under FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of project scheduling and delay analysis.
• Ability to review and understand project programmes.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience in major infrastructure, mining, energy, industrial, process plant, or natural resources projects.
• Professional membership with a recognised engineering, commercial, or quantity surveying institution.

Additional Information

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