Executive - Contracts Engineer

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and urban solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Contracts Engineer to manage financial and contractual provisions for building projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Building/Construction Management or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contracts law are essential. This position requires familiarity with CostX or Glodon Cubicost software. Only Singaporean applicants will be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of various forms of contracts like PSSCOC, SIA, and FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial & contractual provisions of all projects.
• Prepare project budgeting and costing reports.
• Develop suitable subcontract conditions for specific project requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of contracts law

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Building/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Glodon Cubicost

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Sembcorp Specialised Construction

Sembcorp Specialised Construction, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, provides design and build services with an in-house multidisciplinary consultancy. Specialising in building, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects, we deliver innovative and efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Purpose And Scope

The Contracts Engineering team plays a pivotal role in managing the financial & contractual provisions which is crucial to the successful delivery of building projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial & contractual provisions of all projects from pre-tender to post contract phases including quantities, variations, cost estimates, monthly claims, final accounts etc
• Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly updated project costing
• Develop suitable subcontract conditions for specific project requirements
• Prepare project budgeting and costing reports
• Responsible in cost estimating, quantity take off, claims preparation, variations and final accounts.
• Review of contracts, prepare tender & contract documentations, tender analysis & reporting, measurement etc
• Review sub-contractors claims and materials on site
• Standardize all agreements (e.g. subcontracts and joint ventures) with alignment to contract policy

Requirements

• Degree in Building/ Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying or its equivalent.
• Minimum 1 years of relevant experience in construction industry.
• Strong in negotiation skills.
• Good understanding & knowledge of contracts law and its application.
• Preferably well versed in various form of contracts such as PSSCOC, SIA and FIDIC as well as other international form of contracts.
• Preferably conversant in using CostX and/or Glodon Cubicost measurement software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Only Singaporean may apply

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!