Commercial & Contracts Engineer (Contracting)

1.      Contract Management Draft, review, negotiate, and administer construction-related contracts, including: Main Contractor Agreements Consultancy Agreements Design Agreements Subcontract Agreements Supply Agreements Service Agreements Framework Agreements Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws. Maintain contract templates and standard clauses. Monitor contract performance and compliance. 2.      Commercial Administration Review commercial terms during procurement and tender stages. Support tender evaluations from a contractual and commercial perspective. Participate in pre-award and post-award negotiations. Evaluate commercial risks before contract execution. Assist in pricing structures and payment mechanisms. 3.      Claims & Variations Review variation orders and change requests. Assess entitlement under contractual provisions. Review Extension of Time (EOT) submissions. Evaluate contractor and consultant claims. Assist in preparation of employer claims. Maintain claims register. 4.      Contract Correspondence Draft contractual notices. Prepare responses to contractor correspondence. Review notices under FIDIC and other standard forms. Ensure contractual timelines for notices are complied with. Maintain official contractual communication records. 5.      Procurement Support Assist procurement during: Tender preparation Tender clarifications Bid evaluations Contract award Review tender documentation. Identify contractual deviations submitted by bidders. 6.      Risk Management Identify contractual risks. Recommend mitigation measures. Maintain contract risk register. Escalate significant commercial risks. Ensure contractual obligations are tracked. 7. Dispute Avoidance Support resolution of contractual disputes. Review dispute documentation. Participate in negotiations. Coordinate with legal counsel where required. Assist in arbitration/litigation document preparation. 8. Project Commercial Support Monitor contractual milestones. Track payment applications. Review payment certifications. Monitor securities: Performance Bonds Advance Payment Guarantees Retention Warranties Ensure contractual deliverables are achieved. 9. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with: Company policies Procurement procedures Delegation of Authority (DOA) Applicable construction laws Maintain complete contract documentation