Senior Contracts Expert

3 days ago

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan SMEC Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • At SMEC we provide sustainable approaches to significant infrastructure projects around the globe.
  • Contribute to our company's development and lead innovation efforts with SMEC.
  • Be a part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives.

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organization.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organization that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are looking for an experienced
Senior Contracts Expert
to join our team for a hydropower project in Pakistan. This role is vital for ensuring that all contractual matters are effectively managed and that claims are handled promptly and efficiently throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management and claims administration, particularly within the hydropower projects & be well conversant with contractual matters arising on major construction projects, including the following tasks:

  • Assist the Team Leader in contract administration of the Works contracts;
  • Identify & advise on claim-oriented correspondence from contractors;
  • Review of contractor's work program for compliance per contract and identify delays, draft notices on slow progress.
  • Evaluate claims related to extension of time, cost impact due to delays, etc.
  • Process contract variations & advise on rates, price changes;
  • Advise/ Evaluate other cost & time claims lodged by Contractor(s);
  • Managing dispute resolutions.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

  • Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. B.Sc/BE in Civil Engineering)
  • Minimum 25+ years of experience, including 15 years in construction contract management.
  • Familiarity with FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Works is essential.
  • 10 years focused on contracts/claims for dams and hydropower projects.
  • Internationally or HEC/PEC recognized qualifications.
  • Expertise in complex claims, disputes, and contract negotiations.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law and project management.
  • Strong communication skills (English) (written & verbal)

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact
Taimoor Tariq

For further details about us, please visit our website:

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees

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