Contracts Associate

SJ Group (Surbana Jurong); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group (Surbana Jurong) is seeking a Contracts Associate in Singapore. The role focuses on procurement strategy, contract administration, and dispute resolution within the construction and infrastructure sector.

Candidates should hold a recognised degree in Legal and/or Quantity Surveying, with long-standing QS consulting experience in infrastructural projects, and strong skills in negotiation, writing, and analytical thinking. Willingness to travel overseas is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Legal and/or Quantity Surveying.
• Preferably 10+ years of experience in QS consulting (infrastructure, container ports, marine terminals, or coastal development).
• Strong understanding of Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and various contract types.
• Strong writing, communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Willingness to travel overseas for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Formulate procurement strategy and advise on contract forms.
• Prepare tender documentation, particularly contractual provisions, and manage pre-qualification and tender evaluation.
• Provide contractual advice to project teams, draft correspondences, and review variation, extension of time, and loss & expense claims.
• Maintain project contractual risk registers.
• Support claim negotiations, manage contractual changes, and resolve disputes with contractors.
• Monitor legal developments in the construction industry and provide regular updates to project teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Mediation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Travel overseas

Education

Degree in Legal/ QS

Job description

Recognised Degree in Legal and/or Quantity Surveying; Preferably 10+ years experience in QS consulting (infrastructure, container port, marine terminals, or coastal development); Well versed with Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract; Strong negotiation, mediation, and analytical skills; Willingness to travel overseas.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contracts Associate at SJ Group (Surbana Jurong)

SJ Group (Surbana Jurong) is hiring a Contracts Associate in Singapore. This mid-to-senior level full-time role focuses on procurement strategy, contract administration, and dispute resolution within the construction and infrastructure sector.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Recognised Degree in Legal and/or Quantity Surveying with good understanding of the construction process.
• Preferably at least 10 years of experience in a QS consulting environment, specifically in infrastructure, container ports, marine terminals, or coastal development projects.
• Well versed with Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and various types of Contract Conditions.
• Strong writing, communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel overseas for project requirements.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Formulate procurement strategy and advise on contract forms.
• Prepare tender documentation, particularly contractual provisions, and manage pre-qualification and tender evaluation.
• Provide contractual advice to project teams, draft correspondences, and review variation, extension of time, and loss & expense claims.
• Maintain project contractual risk registers.
• Support claim negotiations, manage contractual changes, and resolve disputes with contractors.
• Monitor legal developments in the construction industry and provide regular updates to project teams.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the source document.