About this role
Role Purpose
The Senior Contracts Engineer leads the contractual administration of building projects, ensuring that obligations are fulfilled, risks are managed, and the company’s contractual rights and entitlements are protected. The role provides senior-level guidance on change management, claims, contract correspondence, and compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Accountabilities
- Contract Documentation
Prepare contract-related documents, formal notices, and contractual correspondence.
- Maintain contract registers, records, and commercial trackers for assigned projects.
- Variation & Claims Support
Assist in preparing variation orders, EOT claims, and delay notices with supporting evidence.
- Track variation status and monitor entitlement timelines.
- Collecting and maintaining contemporaneous records, substantiations, and supporting document
- Subcontract Administration
Support preparation and administration of subcontract agreements and amendments.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations and notice requirements.
- Risk & Compliance Review
Review contract terms to identify commercial and contractual risks and obligations for the project team.
- Maintain a register of key contractual dates, milestones, and notice deadlines.
- Dispute Support
Compile factual records and supporting documentation for contractual disputes.
- Assist in preparing responses to the Employer/Engineer and Subcontractor(s) claims.
- Innovation & Value Creation
Introduce modern tools, technologies and processes that improve efficiency and transparency.
Encourage innovative thinking to enhance outcomes and reduce costs without compromising quality.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
- Minimum 5-7 years of contracts experience in infrastructure or construction
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills