Contracts Engineer

Job description / Role

To manage, administer, and oversee all contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms, minimizing risks, and protecting the company’s commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract documents (main contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements).
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Monitor project progress in line with contractual obligations.
• Identify contractual risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Manage variations, claims, and change orders, including preparation and evaluation.
• Prepare and submit contractual correspondence (notices, claims, extensions of time, etc.).
• Assist in dispute resolution, arbitration, or mediation processes when required.
• Coordinate with project, legal, procurement, and finance teams on contractual matters.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of all contract-related communications.
• Support tendering process including contract review and risk analysis.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and applicable laws/regulations.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in contracts administration within construction/EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC).
• Experience in handling claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Familiarity with GCC construction practices is preferred.

Skills & Competencies
• Strong understanding of contractual and commercial principles.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems.

Preferred Requirements
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, oil & gas, or EPC projects.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations (UAE/Saudi Arabia preferred

About the Company

“Sembol Inşaat” Company, which is well-known in Turkey and abroad by its unique construction facilities and breath-taking projects, is a company, which left a mark in Turkey and abroad historically and conducted activities in different places of the world, erected significant creation of architectural art, carried out complex and challenging projects within allocated budget and time limits.