Contract Formation Engineer (Rail/Metro)

Systra; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy firm in Riyadh seeks a Contract Formation Engineer responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for major rail and metro projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with international contracting norms. Applicants with experience in the Middle East will be preferred. This position supports compliance and risk management while maintaining contractual integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in contracts formation and management within major infrastructure projects.
• Proven direct experience working on large-scale rail/metro projects in the Middle East (preferred).
• English (essential), Arabic (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalize tender and contract documents.
• Support the full tender process from prequalification to contract award.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Identify and flag contractual, commercial, and technical risks.
• Liaise with legal, commercial, technical, and procurement teams.
• Ensure all contracts comply with local regulations and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of the contract formation process.
• Contribute to refining company templates and procedures.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Proficient in MS Office

Familiarity with FIDIC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Contract Formation Engineer will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of contracts in support of major rail and metro projects. The role is critical to ensuring all contractual obligations are clearly defined, aligned with statutory/regulatory requirements, and meet organisational objectives, with a strong focus on risk management.

Missions/Main Duties

• Contract Development: Prepare, review, and finalize tender and contract documents (including conditions of contract, special conditions, technical specifications, BOQs, drawings).
• Tendering: Support the full tender process (from prequalification to contract award), including bid evaluation and analysis.
• Negotiation: Lead or support contract negotiations with clients, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring company’s best interests are protected.
• Risk Management: Identify and flag contractual, commercial, and technical risks, supporting their mitigation throughout contract formation stages.
• Liaison: Liaise with legal, commercial, technical, and procurement teams as well as external parties to ensure all contract requirements are integrated and compliant.
• Compliance: Ensure all contracts comply with local regulations, best industry practices, and company policies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of the contract formation process for claims, audits and future reference.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to refining company templates, systems, and procedures for contract management and formation.

Profile/Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in contracts formation and management within major infrastructure, rail, or metro projects.
• Middle East Experience: Proven direct experience working on large-scale rail/metro projects in the Middle East (preferred).
• Knowledge: Familiarity with international forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC) and local contracting laws/regulations.
• Technical Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Proficient in MS Office and contract management software.
• Languages: English (essential), Arabic (advantageous).

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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