Senior Contracts Engineer

About the role

Innovo Group is looking for a Senior Contracts Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the contractual administration of building projects. The role ensures that obligations are fulfilled, risks are managed and the company's contractual rights and entitlements are protected, providing senior-level guidance on change management, claims, contract correspondence and compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare contract-related documents, formal notices and contractual correspondence, and maintain contract registers, records and commercial trackers for assigned projects.
• Assist in preparing variation orders, EOT claims and delay notices with supporting evidence, track variation status and monitor entitlement timelines, and collect and maintain contemporaneous records and substantiations.
• Support the preparation and administration of subcontract agreements and amendments, and monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations and notice requirements.
• Review contract terms to identify commercial and contractual risks and obligations for the project team, and maintain a register of key contractual dates, milestones and notice deadlines.
• Compile factual records and supporting documentation for contractual disputes and assist in preparing responses to claims from the Employer/Engineer and subcontractors.
• Introduce modern tools, technologies and processes that improve efficiency and transparency, and encourage innovative thinking to reduce costs without compromising quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years of contracts experience in infrastructure or construction.

Required skills

• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.