Contracts Engineer

JOB PURPOSE: To prepare Agreements for construction works, engineering consultancy services and project management services, along with conditions of contracts and instructions to tenderers, Requests for Proposals (RfPs) and commercial offers by liaising with key stakeholders to obtain the required approvals in line with the agreed process and standards

Commercial and Contracts Activities:

Prepare the conditions of contracts and commercial proposals and respond to requests for information and proposals from the commercial and legal perspectives, liaising with colleagues who complete the technical responses, to ensure all completed in line with the required standards and timeframes.

Update the standard contracts and templates to the latest regulations and in response to the feedback from Project Managers and others to ensure they remain up to date and fit for purpose in line with the required standards.

Provide advice to colleagues and internal stakeholders on critical issues relating to contracts, follow up on litigation cases, coordinating with legal consultants and attending experts meetings where required, to provide assistance related to claims and disputes to ensure any issues are resolved in the best interests of the business.

Reporting:

Create and provide reports on the status and progress of legal cases as and when required to ensure key stakeholders are kept informed and the required action can be taken.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities to contribute to organisational and departmental change initiatives, programmes and projects taking into account best practice and standards in the business environment to support the continuous improvement of the business.

Follow up and maintain communication channels with local and international relevant organisations to stay up to date with the latest editions and regulations and ensure that best practice is implemented.

Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures:

Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders.

Self-Management:

Manage self in line with the bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance.

Customer Service:

Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions.

Minimum Experience:

At least 7 years of UAE experience in a similar role with a reputable consultancy or project management firm.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Law from a well-recognised university.

Professional Qualifications:

Certificates/course attendance relating to FIDIC contracts, claims and disputes.

Knowledge and Skills:

Written and verbal English and Arabic

Project management

Planning and forecasting

Word and Excel skills

Ability to review and write contracts in English and Arabic

Negotiation skills