Contract Engineer

Date: 02/11/2026
Place of work: Ruwais
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Job Title:

Contract Engineer

Job Location:

Ruwais (UAE)

Job type/Contract:

Contractual. Starting as soon as possible.

Salary range:

Excellent salary package with benefits.

Benefits:

Single Status.

Accommodation provided by the company.

Transportation provided by the company.

Round trip ticket on each rotation (Economy class).

 

 

Job summary/Role description

CTE reports to the Site Manager, or to CTM, when present.

The contact engineer is the first interface for managing subcontracts at Site, ensuring that their terms and conditions are properly interpreted and applied. Additionally, organizes the documentation necessary for contracts modifications and final settlement with the Subcontractors.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Interpret and explain contractual clauses;

  • Provide the certification required by contract for signature by the contractual representatives;

  • Check that contractual obligations are absolved by Client and Subcontractors;

  • Check the expected final cost estimates against budget values;

  • Check Subcontractors’ Work Progress Status sheets prior to approval by the Site Manager;

  • Prepare for the Site Manager’s signature the Works Progress Status sheets for presentation to Client;

  • Together with the Supervisors, to discuss and where possible reach an agreement with the Subcontractor concerning new prices, contractual amendments and claims, preparing the supporting documents for formal issue by Home Office Subcontracts Unit (APPAL);

  • Prepare, in collaboration with the Construction Manager, for the Site Manager’s signature, the Field change orders and claims to be dispatched to Client;

  • Prepare the documents for the award of local subcontracts;

  • Prepare his section of the construction monthly progress report;

  • In performing his/her activities, he/she may be supported by a Contract Assistant.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • University Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent.

Experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience on a similar role;
  • Relevant experience in construction/modernization of industrial/Refinery sector/EPC projects large plants;

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;

  • Fluent English;

  • Attention to detail, management skills;

  • Excellent IT and analytical skills;

  • Self-motivation and direction, with a strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution.
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