Senior Contracts Engineer

Job description / Role

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50 th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Contracts Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Saudi Arabia .

GCC Nationals are encouraged to apply.

This position is responsible for implementing cost controls and financial control procedures as outlined in the construction contracts. Other responsibilities will include; measure and assess the client's variations to the construction works and contractor's claims for changes, evaluate contractor's monthly interim payment applications and identify areas of concern and assess their potential impact upon the project budget.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include;

- Implementing commercial/contractual matters within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Analysing project variations and changes, prepare project reports, analyze information for adjustments to project budget as necessary to assure a successful project for the client and the firm.
- Measuring works on site and from drawings including competence with electronic measurement systems.
- Verifying invoices submitted by third parties to ensure they match against work/materials utilised on site.
- Understanding, identifying and assessing project risks.
- Communicating effectively, both verbal and written communication with the team and Management about the project in relation to construction matters in regard to how this could be a contractual risk.
- Working with the Cost/Commercial and Planning teams to ensure correct data from site-based works match with contractual clauses and planning timelines held on the computerised systems.
- Demonstrating experience in pre and post contract phases of work.
- Taking part in tender evaluation works and being part of the team that will review claims and make recommendations for management to consider.

Requirements

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years' work experience (5 of which involve managing a mega scale mixed use development project with multiple stakeholders and significant number of contracts), partnered with a bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering field. Certificates related to Contract Managment with particular emphasis on Cost and Claim related Certs. along with a proven professional progression will be looked for.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.