Contracts Engineer
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About the Role
Innovo Group seeks a Contracts Engineer to support commercial and contractual management of infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3-7 years of experience in contracts or commercial roles within infrastructure or construction, and familiarity with FIDIC-based contracts.
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Responsibilities
- Support the administration of infrastructure contracts in line with contract conditions (e.g. FIDIC).
- Assist with preparation and management of contractual correspondence, notices, and records.
- Support variation, change, and claims management, including substantiation and impact assessment.
- Coordinate with Project, QS, Planning, and Commercial teams on contractual matters.
- Assist with interim valuations, final accounts, and commercial reporting.
- Monitor contractual risks and opportunities and support mitigation actions.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution under the guidance of senior commercial staff.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
- Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law or Contracts is an advantage
- 3–7 years’ experience in contracts or commercial roles within infrastructure or construction
- Experience working on infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, marine, civil works)
- Familiarity with FIDIC based contracts
- UAE or GCC project experience preferred
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Role Purpose
- The Contracts Engineer supports the commercial and contractual management of infrastructure projects, ensuring that contractual obligations are administered effectively, risks are controlled, and entitlements are protected.
- The role plays a key part in change management, claims support, correspondence, and compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Accountabilities
- Support the administration of infrastructure contracts in line with contract conditions (e.g. FIDIC).
- Assist with preparation and management of contractual correspondence, notices, and records.
- Support variation, change, and claims management, including substantiation and impact assessment.
- Coordinate with Project, QS, Planning, and Commercial teams on contractual matters.
- Assist with interim valuations, final accounts, and commercial reporting.
- Monitor contractual risks and opportunities and support mitigation actions.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution under the guidance of senior commercial staff.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
- Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law or Contracts is an advantage.
- 3–7 years’ experience in contracts or commercial roles within infrastructure or construction.
- Experience working on infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, marine, civil works).
- Familiarity with FIDIC based contracts.
- UAE or GCC project experience preferred.
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