Senior Contracts Administrator

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia SYSTRA Full time 100,000 - 180,000 per year

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Senior Contracts Administrator/ Contract Formation Engineer will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of contracts in support of major rail and metro projects. The role is critical to ensuring all contractual obligations are clearly defined, aligned with statutory/regulatory requirements, and meet organisational objectives, with a strong focus on risk management.

Missions/Main Duties

  • Contract Development: Prepare, review, and finalize tender and contract documents (including conditions of contract, special conditions, technical specifications, BOQs, drawings).
  • Tendering: Support the full tender process (from prequalification to contract award), including bid evaluation and analysis.
  • Negotiation: Lead or support contract negotiations with clients, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring company's best interests are protected.
  • Risk Management: Identify and flag contractual, commercial, and technical risks, supporting their mitigation throughout contract formation stages.
  • Liaison: Liaise with legal, commercial, technical, and procurement teams as well as external parties to ensure all contract requirements are integrated and compliant.
  • Compliance: Ensure all contracts comply with local regulations, best industry practices, and company policies.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of the contract formation process for claims, audits and future reference.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to refining company templates, systems, and procedures for contract management and formation.

Profile/Skills

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts formation and management within major infrastructure, rail, or metro projects.
  • Middle East Experience: Proven direct experience working on large-scale rail/metro projects in the Middle East (preferred).
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with international forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC) and local contracting laws/regulations.
  • Technical Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Proficient in MS Office and contract management software.
  • Languages: English (essential), Arabic (advantageous).

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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