Senior Contracts Engineer

Job Purpose

Fidic 1999

1. Contract Drafting & Expertise

• **FIDIC Mastery:**
• Apply expert-level knowledge of FIDIC 1999 (Red, Yellow, and Silver Books) to manage project obligations.
• **Comprehensive Drafting:**
• Develop full contract suites, including Particular Conditions, Appendix to Tender, and specialized Annexes.
• **Security Documentation:**
• Draft and manage legal forms for Bank Guarantees (Performance, Advance Payment, Retention) and Parent Company Guarantees.
• **Consistency Control:**
• Ensure all technical exhibits and commercial terms are synchronized to prevent conflicting interpretations.

2. Negotiation & Risk Assessment

• **Contractual Forensics:**
• Review Main Contracts to identify "hidden" risks, such as onerous time-bars, aggressive indemnity clauses, and ambiguous scopes of work.
• **Strategic Negotiation:**
• Lead negotiations with Clients and Consultants to refine terms and conditions, ensuring a balanced risk profile.
• **Subcontract Alignment:**
• Draft and negotiate "back-to-back" subcontracts to ensure project risks are appropriately cascaded to third parties.

3. Contractual Writing & Correspondence

• **Formal Communication:**
• Draft high-stakes contractual correspondence, ensuring all notifications comply with strict contract timelines (e.g., FIDIC Clause 20.1).
• **Instruction Analysis:**
• Review Consultant/Architect instructions to determine if they constitute a Change in Scope and issue appropriate notifications.
• **Investigation:**
• Conduct detailed investigations into project records to provide factual substantiation for contractual positions.

4. Claims & Dispute Management

• **Claim Strategy:**
• Identify opportunities for Extension of Time (EOT) and Additional Cost claims; manage the preparation of comprehensive claim "narratives."
• **Substantiation:**
• Collate and present evidence (delay analysis, cost records, and legal precedent) to build irrefutable claim packages.
• **Defense & Counterclaims:**
• Critically assess subcontractor claims to identify weaknesses; draft robust rebuttals and prepare counterclaims for non-performance or liquidated damages.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in contracts management within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or similar are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations related to contracts in the relevant industry.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a strategic mindset to navigate complex contractual discussions.