Graduate Engineer-Contracts & Commercial_ KSA National | Riyadh, SA

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer in Contracts & Commercial to join their team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to engage in contract administration, commercial management, and gain valuable exposure to major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and a strong interest in commercial management and construction law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Strong interest in construction law, commercial management, and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings with senior team members as part of on-the-job learning.
• Assist in the review, preparation, and administration of contracts.
• Support commercial team in managing budgets, cost tracking, and project forecasting.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation.

Skills

Strong interest in construction law

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Graduate Engineer-Contracts & Commercial_ KSA National

Graduate Engineer-Contracts & Commercial_ KSA National

Graduate Engineer-Contracts & Commercial_ KSA National

Job Description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Saudi National Graduate to join our growing Contracts and Commercial team in Riyadh, KSA. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate with an interest in the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of delivering major infrastructure and construction projects. As a Graduate Engineer- Contracts & Commercial, you will gain exposure to both contract administration and commercial management across high-profile projects, helping you build a solid foundation for a long-term career in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings with senior team members as part of on-the-job learning.

• Assist in the review, preparation, and administration of contracts, including main contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements.

• Support the commercial team in managing budgets, cost tracking, and project forecasting.

• Participate in reviewing variations, claims, and change orders with guidance from senior staff.

• Help maintain accurate project documentation, including contract correspondence and financial records.

• Support in procurement processes, including bid evaluation and analysis.

• Assist with monthly valuations, interim payment applications, and preparation of final accounts.

• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation from both contractual and commercial perspectives.

• Learn and implement international and regional contract standards such as FIDIC.

• Participate in regular project reviews as per the WSP ME criteria, helping to identify opportunities and risks to WSP's financial performance and ensuring allocated actions are progressed.

• Assist in the preparing and drafting of Intercompany Agreements (ICAs) for sign off / approval and managing of Intercompany Agreement Tracker.

• Analyse financial accounts and monthly reporting to assess working capital risks and revenue recognition providing good judgement and advice as required.

• Actively work with the working capital team to ensure disputed or delayed invoices are settled and payments are made at the earliest time.

• Assist Finance teams to update status comments for regular Global Reporting.

• Assist in the management of Sub-consultant accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline), Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.

• Strong interest in construction law, commercial management, and contract administration.

• Highly organised, possesses strong work ethic, resilience, a proactive attitude, takes initiative, attention to detail and critical thinking and demonstrates a commitment to excellence.

• Strong interest in contracts, commercial management, or construction law.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Eager to learn and committed to professional development.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge

• Internship or academic experience in commercial or contract-related work

• Basic understanding of contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, or local frameworks.

• Knowledge of KSA construction laws or public procurement guidelines.

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