Contracts Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a
Contract Engineer (Omani Nationals only)
on a contract basis. The position will be based in Oman. For further information about this position please apply.

Contract Engineer (Omani Nationals only)
Start date: January 2026

Contract Duration: Months/Extendable

Work location: Muscat, Oman

Status: Residential (5 days/week)

The service holder's overall responsibility is supporting the companies Bunkering Project in Contracts management during the Execution phase.

The service holder is accountable for leading the contracts, procurement and expediting activities also adding the evaluation and negotiation of any contractor's claim; support the Lead Contracts & Procurement and Project Team in all matters relating to Contracts area and shall contribute to delivery of the project in time, in budget and in accordance with HSE standards

Minimum Requirements
Professional Experience: 10 + yrs (incl. experience in Middle East as a preference)

Experience in similar position (years): Musta have 10 + Yrs experience in Major international construction

Must have Diploma in Engineering

Languages: Arabic and English.

Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the prequalification, preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and award of contracts.

Prepare and/or supervise creation of Contracts Committee submissions (Prequalification Plan, Procurement Plan, RFA & RFV)

Ensure Contract Variations are identified early and advised to Package Contract Representative.

Support the negotiation of Contract Variations with contractors.

Represent company LNG team on Contract issues at both internal and external meetings.

Participate in Contract audits, reviewing records for accuracy and conformance to standards.

Ensure commercial and contractual correspondence with contractors is efficiently handled.

Liaise with project team members to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved and liaise with Contractor to expedite progress mindful of foreseen liquidated damages.

Maintain time and payment schedules and milestones as per pricing mechanism and advise payment terms accordingly.

Maintain contract payment position and prepare periodical contractual credit and liability statement in accordance with provisions of contract.

Administration of legal issues related to damages, claims, disputes, litigations.

Provide advice and seek counsel on contractual, commercial, taxation insurance and legal issues.

Provide Contracts and Procurement advice to company LNG team.

Input into weekly and monthly contracts and procurement status reports.

Ensure ICV objectives are being considered and implemented in all contracting activities.

Manage and participate in the development, compilation, sourcing, pre-tenders, Invitations to Tender, tender openings, and evaluations of proposals received including all requests for qualifications for any contract.

Ensure that procurement and contract administration is being carried out in the most efficient and cost-effective manner utilizing approved procedures.

Ensure market trend investigation and benchmark activity within the industry is efficiently performed to ensure contractors & suppliers are quoting competitively and in line with the industry standard.

Our role in supporting 
diversity
 and 
inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.