Contracts & Claims Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Contracts & Claims Manager to lead contract administration and claims management across our engineering projects. The role ensures contractual compliance, protects the company’s interests, and supports successful project delivery through effective handling of variations, disputes and claims.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract management policies, procedures and best practices.
• Review, analyse and administer consultancy agreements, client contracts and sub‑consultant agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions and project obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide contractual advice and support to project managers, technical teams and senior management.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual risks and potential liabilities.
• Lead preparation, evaluation, negotiation and settlement of claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual disputes.
• Monitor contractual correspondence and maintain proper documentation of project events.
• Prepare contractual notices, claim submissions, position papers and dispute‑resolution documentation.
• Coordinate with legal advisors and external consultants on arbitration, mediation and litigation matters.
• Develop and maintain claims registers, contract logs and performance reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in contract administration and claims management within engineering consulting, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and international contract management practices.
• Proven experience in preparing, evaluating and negotiating claims, variations and EOT submissions.
• Excellent understanding of contractual risk management, dispute resolution and commercial management principles.

Required skills

• FIDIC contracts
• Contract administration
• Claims management
• Contractual risk management
• Dispute resolution