Senior Contracts Engineer

China State Construction Engrg.Corp LTD(KSA); Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Senior Contracts Engineer to ensure contracts align with strategic goals. The role involves leading negotiations, drafting, and administration of contracts while managing risks. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience in EPC or construction. Strong skills in negotiation and knowledge of FIDIC contracts are essential. This position offers an opportunity to mentor junior engineers and support professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of contract management experience in EPC, construction, or industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts.
• Proven experience supporting procurement-led contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract planning, drafting, review, and negotiation for procurement and subcontract packages.
• Oversee contract administration during execution, including variation, claim, payment, and termination matters.
• Mentor junior contract engineers and support capability building within the procurement team.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Contracts Engineer to join our dynamic team in Al Muhammadiyah, Riyadh. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our contracts align with the company’s strategic objectives while managing risks effectively. As a Senior Contracts Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing contract negotiations, drafting, and administration, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Lead contract planning, drafting, review, and negotiation for procurement and subcontract packages across EPC projects.
2. Act as the commercial and contractual focal point between Procurement, Project, Legal, Finance, and external parties.
3. Prepare and manage standard and bespoke contract templates (supply, subcontract, framework agreements), ensuring alignment with company risk policies.
4. Conduct pre-award contract risk assessment, identifying key commercial, legal, cashflow, and interface risks.
5. Lead contract clarification, negotiation strategy, and value protection during tender and post-tender phases.
6. Oversee contract administration during execution, including variation, claim, EOT, payment, suspension, and termination matters; ensure proper change management and contract correspondence control, maintaining audit-ready records.
7. Support dispute avoidance and resolution, including early warning, claim defensibility, and settlement strategy.
8. Mentor junior contract engineers and support capability building within the procurement team.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of contract management experience in EPC, construction, or industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts, supply & subcontract agreements.
• Proven experience supporting procurement-led contract negotiation and award.
• Solid understanding of risk allocation, cashflow impact, guarantees, LDs, bonds, and payment mechanisms.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).