Senior Contracts Engineer

VALUE International Group; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Value International Group, based in Riyadh on site, seeks a Senior Contracts Engineer to lead contract administration for engineering projects and manage claims and disputes. The role focuses on ensuring contractual compliance, minimizing risks, and delivering strong commercial outcomes.

The ideal candidate will drive contract performance, assist decision-making, and support delivery from a contractual perspective across multi-project work in the Gulf region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in contract management within engineering/construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and international standards.
• Proven experience in claims management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Professional certifications in contracts or construction law are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Prepare, review, and negotiate complex engineering contracts; ensure compliance with requirements.
• Claims & Dispute Management: Manage EOT, variations, and financial claims; support arbitration when required.
• Advisory & Compliance: Provide expert contractual and technical advice; assess risks for informed decisions.
• Stakeholder Management & Leadership: Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants; mentor staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Engineer to lead contract administration and claims management across engineering projects. The role is responsible for ensuring contractual compliance, minimizing risks, and supporting strong commercial and contractual project outcomes.

Job Title: Senior Contracts Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time (On Site)

Location: (KSA/Riyadh)

Department: Technical Department

Company: Value International Group

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Engineer to lead contract administration and claims management across engineering projects. The role is responsible for ensuring contractual compliance, minimizing risks, and supporting strong commercial and contractual project outcomes.

The ideal candidate will play a key leadership role in enhancing contract performance, supporting decision-making, and ensuring effective project delivery from a contractual perspective.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Prepare, review, and negotiate complex engineering contracts.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual, technical, and legal requirements.
• Preparing, issuing, and tracking contractual letters, notices in accordance with the contract’s time‑bar provisions.

Claims & Dispute Management

• Manage Extension of Time (EOT), variation, and financial claims.
• Analyze and resolve contractual disputes and support arbitration processes when required.

Advisory & Compliance

• Provide expert contractual and technical advice to project teams and management.
• Assess contractual risks and support informed decision-making.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Supervise and mentor Contracts Engineers and support their professional development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Adherence to contractual timelines and milestones.
• Reduction of contractual disputes and financial risks.
• Improvement in claims outcomes and negotiation efficiency.

Reporting Line:

chief coordination officer

• Reports to Head of Department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in contract management within engineering/construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and international standards.
• Proven experience in claims management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Professional certifications in contracts or construction law are an advantage.

Work Environment

• Remote work within a dynamic and collaborative multi-project environment.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects across the Gulf.
• A performance-driven culture that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development.
• Strong focus on results, quality, and professional standards.