Manager Contracts jobs in South Africa

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.

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.

The Principal Contracts Engineer leads the contractual and cost management functions across construction projects within the built environment. This role is responsible for developing procurement strategies, overseeing contract administration, and ensuring financial governance throughout the project lifecycle. The manager provides expert advice on contractual risks, negotiates with stakeholders, and ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and commercial standards to support successful project delivery and value optimization.

• Work with Client and/or in-house multi-disciplinary consultant team to cover full range of consultancy QS scope; including but not limited to feasibility studies, preliminary estimates, cost advice, budget review and control, formulate contract packages, pre-tender estimate, tender/contract documentation, tender evaluation and recommendation
• Manage the financial & contractual 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
• 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 analyses & reporting, measurement etc
• Any other relevant duties as assigned

• Degree in Building/ Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying or its equivalent
• Experience Minimum 5 years
• Well versed in various form of contracts such as PSSCOC, SIA and FIDIC as well as other international form of contracts
• Familiar with CostX is an advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Due to the sensitivity of projects and job, only Singaporeans will be considered.

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.

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