Contract Assistant

The Contract Assistant will support the administration and management of contracts related to infrastructure, earthworks, deep excavation and piling, and tunneling projects. The role involves close monitoring of contractual obligations in accordance with FIDIC conditions, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and maintaining accurate and organized contract documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

The position requires continuous coordination with project teams, legal department, and other internal stakeholders to ensure that all contractual matters are properly followed up, documented, and readily available to support project execution, claims, variations, and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in administering contracts related to infrastructure, earthworks, piling, and tunneling works in accordance with FIDIC conditions.
• Monitor and follow up on contractual terms, clauses, and obligations relevant to complex civil and underground works.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, and site teams to ensure contractual compliance.
• Liaise with the Legal Department on contract interpretations, disputes, claims, and variations.
• Track contractual correspondence, notices, and records related to infrastructure and tunneling activities.
• Collect, organize, and file all contract-related documentation from various departments.
• Ensure contract records are up to date and easily accessible for audits, claims, and project reporting.
• Support the contracts team in managing variations and contractual risks associated with earthworks and underground works.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in contract administration or contract support roles.

• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts.

• Experience on infrastructure, earthworks, piling, or tunneling projects.

• Strong organizational, coordination, and document control skills.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.