Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Language: Arabic and English required
About HR Engine
HR Engine is a UAE-based recruitment and workforce solutions company specialising in executive search, professional recruitment, Emiratisation and flexible workforce solutions. We work with organisations across multiple industries to identify and attract talent, supporting both strategic appointments and operational hiring requirements.
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Contract Specialist to join its corporate team in Abu Dhabi.
About Our Client
Our client is an established Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor operating across the UAE's oil & gas, energy and infrastructure sectors.
With a track record of delivering projects for major energy operators, its portfolio includes several high-profile ADNOC projects including hydrogen refuelling station, sulphur pipeline project, centralised pipeline leak detection system and facilities upgrade projects.
As the business continues to expand its project portfolio, it is strengthening its corporate team in Abu Dhabi.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Contract Specialist with a strong background in EPC contracts and contract administration within the Oil & Gas industry.
The successful candidate will support contractual and commercial matters across projects, ensuring that contractual obligations, claims, variations and associated risks are effectively managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and review EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Manage contractual claims, variations, change orders and Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
- Prepare and review contractual correspondence, notices, amendments and commercial documentation.
- Identify and assess contractual obligations and commercial risks.
- Support contract negotiations and the resolution of contractual disputes.
- Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams.
- Liaise with clients and subcontractors on contractual matters.
- Maintain appropriate contract records and supporting documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contract management within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Strong experience in EPC contracts and contract administration.
- Proven experience handling claims, variations, change orders and EOT claims.
- Good understanding of contractual terms, commercial risks and contractual obligations.
- Experience preparing and reviewing contractual notices, correspondence, claims and amendments.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, clients and subcontractors.
- Arabic and English proficiency is mandatory.
- Previous UAE/GCC Oil & Gas project experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and previous ADNOC project experience will be an advantage.
