Contracts & Claims Engineer

Company Description IEC – Inter Built Engineering Consulting is an independent engineering services company and a sister company to Heyazah Real Estate Development and Bait Al Mward Contracting Co. The firm provides integrated engineering solutions that support the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through coordination and execution. With over 5 years of experience in the Saudi market, IEC is expanding its operations across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, serving a wide range of sectors. The company’s expertise covers engineering consultancy, architectural and civil design, MEP systems, project management, and quality assurance. All services are delivered in line with international standards and best practices, emphasizing professionalism, technical rigor, and reliability for clients and project partners. Role Description The Contracts & Claims Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in Giza. This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts and related documentation for engineering and construction projects, ensuring compliance with legal, contractual, and company requirements. The engineer will analyze contract terms, monitor contract performance, track variations, and support the identification and documentation of claims, including delays, disruptions, and scope changes. Daily tasks include coordinating with project managers, site teams, and external stakeholders; preparing reports and contractual correspondence; and maintaining accurate records and logs to support negotiations and dispute resolution. The role also involves contributing to risk assessments, recommending contractual safeguards, and supporting continuous improvement of contract and claims management processes.
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Key Responsibilities
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· Issue and review tender documents, terms, and conditions to identify contractual and commercial risks impacting cost, time, and liability.
· Prepare and issue RFPs, LOIs, and MOAs for consultants and contractors.
· Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating consultant and contractor contracts.
· Review and interpret consultancy and construction contracts to ensure compliance with scope, deliverables, milestones, and submission schedules.
· Monitor consultant and contractor obligations, including scope boundaries, exclusions, schedules, and performance requirements.
· Ensure timely issuance of contractual approvals, instructions, certificates, and notices in accordance with contract provisions.
· Maintain proper contract records, correspondence logs, and documentation to preserve contractual entitlements.
· review invoices in line with contract payment terms and certification procedures.
· Advise on delay damages, penalties, liquidated damages, liability caps, and contractual remedies.
· Draft contractual letters, notices, and formal communications in compliance with contractual and legal _ R
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Requirements:
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· Support claims preparation, evaluation, and dispute avoidance processes.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Civil / Architecture is a must
· 2-5 years of experience in similar role.
· Strong knowledge of construction law & standard FIDIC forms (White book, red book and yellow book)
· Commercial awareness & cost control
· Technical understanding of engineering/design processes
· Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
· Claims analysis and dispute resolution knowledge