Contract Engineer

About KEO

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, and engineering documentation for compliance.
• Monitor contractual requirements, project performance, milestones, and deliverables against contract, programme, and budget.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and design teams to integrate contract requirements into project activities.
• Manage technical and scope changes, variations, and contract amendments, including documentation and implementation.
• Prepare contract documentation, including tender bulletins, negotiation records, clarifications, and approved qualifications.
• Review tender and change-request scopes with technical teams; prepare contract status, performance, and compliance reports.
• Monitor non-conformities and contractual issues and support their resolution.
• Manage and supervise construction activities for contract compliance.
• Monitor and review RFIs and coordinate contractor design elements with the Design Manager.
• Support review of contractor submissions, technical documentation, and contractual deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in contract management or contract engineering, preferably in construction or engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Contract Engineer role or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and construction practices, technical contract requirements, contract administration, contract law, and project management principles.
• Proven experience managing variations, scope changes, technical queries, and contractual issues.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• CPCM or equivalent contract-management certification is advantageous.
• Experience with contract-management software and tools is advantageous.

Workplace Benefits

• The employer describes hybrid working arrangements, counselling services, workplace clinics, community events, study assistance, and other employee benefits.