Summary
WSP is seeking an experienced Contracts Engineer for its Site Supervision team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role administers construction contracts for transport, road, utilities, and infrastructure projects, including reviewing variations, claims, payment applications, and extension of time submissions. It also supports project leaders, monitors contractual compliance, prepares correspondence and reports, and coordinates with project controls, quantity surveying, and supervision teams. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree, at least 10 years of contract administration and commercial management experience, consultant-side supervision experience, and strong knowledge of FIDIC.
The posting
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We are seeking an experienced Contracts Engineer to join our Site Supervision team in Jeddah, supporting major transport, road, and infrastructure utilities projects. The role will be responsible for contract administration, commercial compliance, variation management, claims review, and contractual correspondence throughout project delivery. This is a site-based supervision role requiring strong consultant-side experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities
- Administer construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and applicable contract 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 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.
- Excellent report writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to operate effectively within multidisciplinary site supervision teams.
- Professional certifications and membership of relevant professional institutions will be an advantage.
- Candidates with predominantly building construction, contractor-only backgrounds, design consultancy design roles, or corporate/head office contract administration experience will not be considered suitable.
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Work at WSP and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP welcomes applications from talented individuals looking to make a positive impact and leave a lasting legacy through some of the region's most significant infrastructure projects.