Senior Subcontract Engineer

About the role

Archirodon, an international EPC contractor active for more than half a century in Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defence & Security projects, is looking for experienced Senior Subcontract Engineers to join its projects in the UAE. The engineer procures subcontracts as allocated by the Procurement Manager and ensures they meet the Project Procurement Plan requirements for time, cost and quality. The position is based at the project sites and works under the direction of the Procurement Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Source and propose bidders from the approved vendor list and the approved subcontract strategy for assigned packages.
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts, services agreements, charter party agreements and hire agreements with the Procurement Manager.
• Support the Procurement Manager and Project Manager with post-award activities, including variations and claims management, until handover of subcontract works.
• Ensure subcontractors perform according to project requirements and comply with procurement guidelines and the Archirodon IMS system, using ERP procurement tools.
• Coordinate with internal departments so main contract requirements flow through to bidding documents, and issue RFQs to subcontractors.
• Lead technical, commercial and contractual clarifications with subcontractors and highlight process discrepancies and risks.
• Manage subcontractor deliverables, review daily and weekly reports, hold weekly or bi-weekly meetings and follow up on contractual rights and duties.
• Maintain subcontract files, manage the closing checklist and ensure performance evaluations follow company procedures.

Required profile

• BSc engineering degree in a relevant field (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation).
• At least 15 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years as a Subcontract or Contract Engineer or similar.
• Experience with leading EPC contractors in the energy sector, preferably in the GCC.
• Fluent English, oral and written.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of ERP software and MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or other project management tools.
• Contractual skills and excellent written communication.