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About the Role

Abunayyan Holding is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Contracts Engineer to join its Commercial & Contracts team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to managing contractual and commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting project execution within EPC and construction environments. The role requires strong expertise in EPC/EPCC contract administration, claims management, and contract negotiations to contribute to the company's project success and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various contractual documents including contracts, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and other commercial agreements.
• Oversee and manage contract administration processes, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, tracking variations, and processing amendments.
• Proactively identify contractual risks and provide support for claims management, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, and dispute resolution activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, procurement departments, legal teams, and internal project teams for effective contract management.
• Prepare comprehensive contract status reports, maintain risk registers, and develop commercial summaries for management review.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management procedures, policies, and templates.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a closely related field.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in contract administration, specifically within EPC/EPCC or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of FIDIC contracts and various commercial agreements.
• Proven experience in claims management, contract negotiations, and participation in dispute resolution processes.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian regulations pertaining to contracts and construction, as well as international contract standards.
• Bilingual proficiency in both Arabic and English is mandatory.
• Prior project experience in the Middle East region, with specific experience in Saudi Arabia being highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Contract Administration.
• Proficiency in Claims & Risk Management.
• Strong Commercial Negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills.
• Effective Stakeholder Coordination.
• Proven ability in Deadline & Multi-Project Management.
• In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCC contract administration, claims management, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and commercial agreements.
• Experience in dispute resolution.
• Understanding of Saudi regulations and international contract standards.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience, aligning with the Senior Contracts Engineer title. The company is Abunayyan Holding.