Sr. Contracts and Procurement Engineer

Senior Contracts & Procurement Engineer (Marine Package) Role Overview We are seeking a highly meticulous and contractually sharp Senior Contracts & Procurement Engineer to lead the end-to-end procurement, tendering, and contract administration workflows for our specialized Marine Package . Operating at a PMC level, you will manage the heavy commercial and legal lifecycles of major coastal infrastructure packages.

This role goes beyond standard procurement; it demands an engineer who fundamentally understands the acute logistical constraints, specialized marine contractors, international sourcing of imported materials, and critical long-lead equipment unique to working on, over, or adjacent to the sea.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate procurement strategies, manage the entire tendering process, evaluate commercial bids, and onboard elite, highly specialized international marine contractors. Contract Administration & FIDIC Governance: Supervise post-award contract administration, ensuring all operations, deliverables, and claims strictly comply with FIDIC conditions of contract and project requirements.

Marine Sourcing & Supply Chain Oversight: Mitigate risks associated with long-lead marine equipment and heavily imported materials by maintaining precise expediting controls. Contractual Correspondence & Documentation: Draft flawless contractual letters, addenda, and official project notices. Establish an ironclad audit trail for all variations, amendments, and procurement packages.

Cross-Functional Synchronization: Maintain continuous coordination with the Commercial , Planning , and Site/Construction teams to align contractual obligations with physical site milestones and financial limits. Claims Prevention & Defense: Analyze potential variations and contractual disputes proactively, providing structured technical-commercial feedback to defend the client's interests.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management is mandatory . Specialization: Formal specialization in Contracts or Commercial Management is preferred. Acceptable Alternative: Exceptionally strong, hands-on contracts and procurement leadership on mega projects can fully substitute for formal specialization.

Experience Level (PMC Target): 10–12+ years of total experience in contracts, procurement, or commercial management. Typical Progression: Expected path of Contracts Engineer $\rightarrow$ Senior Contracts Engineer $\rightarrow$ Senior Contracts & Procurement Lead. Borderline Consideration: 8–9 years of highly relevant marine contract experience may be evaluated.

(Candidates with less than 8 years of experience will not be considered). Industry Background: Strong experience in marine, coastal, or maritime infrastructure projects (dredging, reclamation, piling, breakwaters, port facilities) is a distinct and strong advantage. Environment: Proven capability working within complex, multi-package, multi-contractor development frameworks.

Skills & Competencies Marine Procurement Acumen: Fluent understanding of the localized and global logistics constraints, vessel mobilization realities, and material supply chains inherent to marine construction. Flawless Contractual Communication: Superb written and verbal communication skills, paired with an absolute, rigorous attention to detail in technical documentation.

Analytical Problem-Solving: Highly skilled at deconstructing complex, multi-layered claims, variation requests, and price adjustments under pressure. Required Courses & Certifications FIDIC Training: Formal training and practical, hands-on application of FIDIC contract forms is essential . Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a distinct advantage.

Formal coursework or certifications in Procurement, Tendering, Claims Management, or Contract Law are highly preferred.

Benefits

Complete oversight of the commercial backbone powering high-profile, legacy-defining marine mega-projects. Client-Side Leadership: A prominent PMC role driving critical-path commercial governance directly alongside executive project leadership and global entities. Dynamic Professional Culture: Collaboration within a high-performing ecosystem flanked by top-tier technical, planning, and maritime engineering specialists.