Contracts and Procurement Engineer

Role Overview

*Procurement & Contract Management*

• Develop procurement strategies for equipment, sub-contractors and technical services aligned with project needs and business objectives.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs and tender documentation.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations, including supplier capability assessments, cost analysis, and risk reviews.
• Negotiate contracts, terms and conditions, pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Draft, review, and manage purchase orders, supply agreements, framework contracts, and subcontracts.
• Prepare detailed reports & forecasts in a timely manner.
• Monitor and control project performance against approved budgets and commercial baselines.
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial progress reports for senior management.
• Identify cost overruns, contractual risks, and margin erosion at an early stage.

*Variations & Change Management*

• Manage the preparation, tracking, negotiation, and close-out of variation orders (VOs), claims, and change requests.
• Evaluate the commercial impact of changes, delays, acceleration, and scope revisions.
• Maintain detailed variation and claims registers across all projects.
• Contract Administration
• Support the review and administration of client contracts, subcontracts, supplier agreements, purchase orders, and commercial correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with contractual notice requirements and commercial obligations.
• Identify and escalate contractual risks, liabilities, and exposures.
• Assist in drafting formal commercial correspondence, notices, and responses.
• Review subcontractor payment applications and certify valuations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual and commercial requirements.
• Support procurement and project teams by reviewing subcontract terms and pricing from a commercial perspective.
• Manage contract variations, claims, and close-out activities.
• *Reporting & Controls*
• Maintain accurate commercial trackers, including cost reports, variation order registers, risk registers, payment trackers, procurement status trackers, and subcontract status logs.
• Support the implementation of stronger commercial governance and reporting systems.
• Work closely with planning teams to align cost reporting with project schedules and progress.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ISO standards, local regulations, and HSE requirements.
• *Stakeholder Coordination*
• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Site teams to ensure accurate commercial reporting.
• Attend project review meetings and provide commercial updates to management.
• Support client-facing commercial discussions as required.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and service, and resolve issues through corrective action where needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and After-Sales teams to align procurement with project timelines and technical requirements.
• Track procurement KPIs, maintain accurate ERP records, and produce regular reports on spend, savings, and supplier performance.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience; alternatively, 5–8 years of experience in a similar Contracts & Procurement Engineer role within the last 12 years.
• Experience in power generation EPC and maintenance projects, or data center projects, is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and contract administration, with a proven track record of managing high-value procurement for technical equipment.
• Experience working under FIDIC or similar contract forms.
• Candidates based in the UAE or GCC with strong English proficiency are preferred.

Personal Skills & Key Competencies

• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-focused, with strong commercial and contractual awareness and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Strong presentation, meeting facilitation, and contract negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with a strong willingness to learn and the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
• Strong reporting and forecasting capabilities across multiple projects.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle, and in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of power generation technologies and suppliers is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English is essential.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate monthly reporting with improved visibility of project margin and risk exposure.
• Timely submission and closure of variations and claims.
• Effective subcontract management, reporting and governance across projects.