Ultimate Talent
Senior Contracts Engineer
- Basra
- Full time
- 5 days ago
- Salary
- $4,000 – 5,000a month
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026
- Languages
- Arabic · English
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Contracts Manager · Basra
A Senior Contracts Engineer is needed to manage contractual and commercial activities for oil and gas projects at Majnoon Oilfield in Basra. Candidates must have an engineering degree and at least 5 years of relevant contracts experience.
About the job
Ultimate Talent Firm is seeking, on behalf of Oil Service Company, a talented and qualified candidate for the position of Senior Contracts Engineer, based at Majnoon Oilfield, Basra, Iraq
The Senior Contracts Engineer manages contractual and commercial responsibilities for oil and gas and engineering construction projects. The role covers contract preparation, drafting, negotiation, administration, claims management and contractual risk assessment. The successful candidate will independently manage complex contractual matters and protect the company’s contractual and commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, draft, review, and negotiate project contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, supply contracts, and contractual amendments.
- Manage contractual and commercial matters during tendering, contract award, execution, and closeout.
- Review tender conditions, scopes of work, contractual obligations, and risk allocation.
- Administer contracts, work orders, service orders, and contractual changes.
- Prepare, substantiate, evaluate, and negotiate contractual and financial claims.
- Manage variations, change orders, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
- Assess and manage contractual risks, liabilities, guarantees, warranties, liquidated damages, contractual penalties, and contractual entitlements.
- Monitor payment provisions, retention, performance securities, and outstanding contractual payments.
- Prepare contractual notices, formal correspondence, and contractual position papers.
- Support contractual negotiations, dispute resolution, and commercial settlements.
- Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and finance departments.
- Manage contractual closeout, final accounts, and settlement documentation.
Requirements
- Type of Employee: National
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contracts engineering and management.
- Fluency in Arabic & English Languages
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Proven experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or major engineering and construction projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in independently drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts.
- Strong practical experience in claims, variations, change orders, and EOT.
- Sound knowledge of FIDIC conditions and oil and gas contractual frameworks.
- Previous experience in Iraq's oil and gas sector, preferably in Basra oilfields.
- Strong contractual analysis, negotiation, and commercial risk management skills.
Salary
- Salary Range: 4000-5000 USD
- Salary and Benefits: 4000-5000 USD per month
Notes
- Vacancy No. UT-VA-2645
- Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager
- Announcement Date: 5-Nov-2026
- Job Location: Majnoon Oilfield, Basra, Iraq
- Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.
Skills
- Contract administration
- Claims management
- FIDIC
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Details
- Profession
- Contracts Manager
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- Senior · 5+ years