FIDIC Engineer

About this opportunity

The FIDIC Engineer is responsible for supporting the administration of FIDIC construction contracts by monitoring compliance with contract requirements, maintaining accurate records, supporting notices, claims, variations, payment processes and contractual correspondence, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects and business objectives.

Location: Sines, Portugal. This role requires being on-site during the work week. No rotation or fly-in/fly-out arrangement applies

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the delivery of project objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Supporting the administration and oversight of FIDIC contracts in accordance with the applicable contract conditions and project procedures.
• Maintaining contract registers, including notices, claims, variations, instructions, payment applications, approvals, correspondence and key contractual dates.
• Assisting with the preparation, review and tracking of contractual notices, correspondence, instructions and submissions Supporting the preparation and assessment of claims, including extensions of time, delay and disruption, additional payment and other contractual entitlements.
• Assisting with change control and variation management, including the review of proposed changes, quotations, approvals, valuations and implementation.
• Supporting the review of payment applications and the preparation of payment recommendations or certificates, where delegated.
• Monitoring Contractor submissions, programme updates, deliverables and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Supporting the contract assurance process on FIDIC projects, including compliance reviews, audits, action tracking and close-out.
• Supporting contract strategy, administration procedures and approval workflows.
• Contributing to the identification, monitoring and mitigation of contractual and commercial risks.
• Attending and contributing to project, progress, contract and claims meetings as required.
• Preparing meeting records, action trackers and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with Customers, Contractors, consultants and project team members on contractual and administrative matters.
• Supporting the administration of completion, taking-over, defects and handover requirements.
• Monitoring project activities and escalating promptly any issues, delays, omissions or non-compliances that may affect project deliveryc.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• 2 years of experience in contract administration or cost management on construction projects under FIDIC forms of contract.
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• High level of English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, QS degree or similar

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.