Contracts Administrator – Middle East & India

About the role

Fugro is looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join its Dubai team, supporting the Middle East & India portfolio. You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end administration of contracts for small and medium‑scale projects, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk and facilitating smooth project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Administer contractual terms from award through close‑out and final settlement for assigned projects.
• Monitor performance and implementation of contract obligations to minimise contractual risk.
• Act as the primary liaison with Legal and other stakeholders to ensure contract compliance.
• Draft and respond to client correspondence, including notices and variation requests.
• Collaborate with project managers to address contractual issues related to cost and schedule variations.
• Support preparation of project‑claim documentation and dispute resolution as needed.
• Maintain and track all contractual records, communications and certificates.
• Coordinate with Project Controls Engineer to monitor schedule, cash‑flow and invoice preparation.
• Ensure timely issuance and cancellation of insurance certificates and bank guarantees.
• Assist in negotiating and preparing subcontract agreements in line with compliance requirements.
• Attend client and subcontractor meetings and record accurate minutes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Proven experience in contract administration, preferably within the Middle East or India region.

Required skills