Contract Engineer

About the role

Al Marwan Construct is looking for an experienced Contract Engineer to lead contractual and commercial activities on infrastructure and construction projects across the UAE. The role involves hands‑on management of FIDIC contracts, subcontract administration, claims, variations, extensions of time and all related correspondence.

Key responsibilities

• Administer main contracts in line with FIDIC Red Book and project requirements.
• Review contract documents, specifications, BOQs and contractual conditions.
• Prepare and manage contractual notices, claims, variations and EOT submissions.
• Draft and review correspondence with employers, engineers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontract agreements and amendments.
• Monitor contractual obligations, risks, entitlements and deadlines.
• Review subcontractor claims, variations and commercial matters.
• Support final accounts, payment matters and dispute resolution.
• Maintain contractual registers, records and claims documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, QS, Planning, Procurement and Technical teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• 7–10 years of construction/contracts experience, with 3–5+ years in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong practical knowledge of FIDIC, especially the 1999 Red Book.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proven negotiation, commercial and communication abilities.

Required skills

• FIDIC 1999 Red Book expertise
• Subcontract administration
• Claims management
• Variation handling
• Extension of Time (EOT) processing
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) analysis
• Final accounts preparation
• Contractual correspondence drafting