Contracts Engineer

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Contracts Engineer to join its Site Supervision team in Jeddah, Makkah. This contract-based role will support major transport, road, and infrastructure utilities projects, focusing on contract administration and commercial compliance throughout project delivery. The position requires strong consultant-side experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and applicable conditions.
• Review, evaluate, and process variations, change orders, claims, and extension of time submissions.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Project Director on contractual and commercial matters.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices, recommendations, and reports.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations and project deliverables.
• Review payment applications and provide contractual input on assessments and recommendations.
• Maintain records of contractual communications, instructions, and project changes.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and support claim evaluations.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with project controls, quantity surveying, and supervision teams to ensure consistency in commercial management.
• Provide contract administration support throughout construction and project closeout phases.
• Participate in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and contractors regarding contractual matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong experience on transport, roads, highways, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience working for engineering consultants or supervision consultants on major infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience within Saudi Arabia, preferably on projects in Jeddah, Riyadh, or other major KSA locations.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other internationally recognized contract forms.
• Experience managing variations, claims, change management, and extension of time assessments.
• Professional certifications and membership of relevant professional institutions are an advantage.

Required Skills

• Excellent report writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within multidisciplinary site supervision teams.

Exclusions

Candidates with predominantly building construction, contractor-only backgrounds, design consultancy design roles, or corporate/head office contract administration experience will not be considered suitable for this position.