JOB ADVERTISEMENT

SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEER (TECHNICAL)

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Work Arrangement: Residential, with the option of an 8 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation or relocation with family.

Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable)

ABOUT THIS OFFER

We are looking for an experienced Senior Contract Engineer (Technical) to manage contracting and procurement activities, including tender execution, contract administration, contractor performance monitoring and claims management.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contracts and Procurement

  • Propose the Contracting or Procurement Strategy.

2. Call for Tender Execution

  • Select the most appropriate Agreement form for the anticipated work.

  • Consolidate the Call for Tender (CFT) dossier.

  • Define evaluation criteria.

  • Issue and follow up Expressions of Interest and Calls for Tenders.

  • Conduct commercial and contractual bid analysis and negotiations, thereby creating a clear definition of responsibilities and documents.

  • Assess and mitigate identified contractual risks.

  • Develop and present Recommendations to Award (RTA) in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

3. Contract Execution and Follow-up

  • Assist the nominated Project Engineer on all contractual aspects.

  • Monitor contractor performance using DUET and ensure contract close-out.

  • Evaluate and manage potential contractor claims in coordination with other company departments, including Legal and Insurance.

  • Assist C&P Management in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, in coordination with Legal, Insurance, Finance and company Management, by proposing strategies and actions and participating in negotiations.

  • Monitor the status of ongoing contracts and participate in contract renewal and amendment discussions.

  • Create and maintain an updated Special Projects Contract Register.

  • Ensure formal contract close-out.

  • Operate the company’s processes and tools, including Contract Committee, SAP and ARIBA.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Contracts and Procurement Competencies

  • Advanced technical competencies in Contracts and Procurement are required.

  • Experience in Contract/Sub-Contract Administration.

  • Familiarity with standard forms of contract (FIDIC and bespoke contracts).

  • Strong knowledge of claims evaluation and change order preparation.

  • Advanced certification in C&P tools is required.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Education

  • Engineering education is desirable.

  • Master’s degree (Diploma: Master).

Professional Experience

  • 10–15 years of professional experience.

  • Minimum of 2 years in the technical contracts domain.

  • Experience with exposure to operations.

  • International experience is required.

PERSONAL ABILITIES

  • Advanced management skills.

  • Advanced human relations skills.

  • Problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong planning, organisation, coordination and control skills.

  • Excellent negotiation skills.

  • Understanding of core operational activities.

  • Ability to handle cross-functional issues involving different branches or departments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

  • Mandatory: Ability to train newly recruited Contracts and Procurement (C&P) personnel through the C&P Induction programme.

Como se Candidata

How to Apply

To apply, access the following link:

SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEER (Contracts and Procurement) | Aldelia