Contracts Expert

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong Group (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Singapore. Driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives, SJ delivers sustainable, innovative, and integrated solutions across the built environment. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, SJ provides multidisciplinary expertise in transport, ports, marine, water, energy, buildings, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

SJ partners with governments, multilateral development agencies, and private sector clients to plan, design, supervise, and manage complex infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle. By combining global expertise with local knowledge, SJ delivers practical, high-impact solutions that enhance connectivity, strengthen communities, and support long-term sustainable development.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Expert to support the commercial and contractual management of major infrastructure and construction projects. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on contract administration, cost management, variations, claims assessment, and contractual compliance, ensuring effective project delivery while protecting the commercial interests of all stakeholders.

• Administer construction contracts and provide contractual advice to project leadership on commercial, contractual, and risk-related matters.
• Review and assess contractors’ submissions, invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate variations and change proposals, including technical and commercial assessments, and support the preparation of contract amendments and change documentation.
• Assess contractor claims and contractual notices, providing recommendations on entitlement, time implications, and cost impacts.
• Carry out measurements, valuation, and cost control activities, ensuring accurate commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain contractual records, correspondence registers, and commercial documentation to support effective project governance.
• Provide guidance on dispute avoidance, contract interpretation, and commercial risk mitigation strategies.
• Support project completion activities, including final account settlement, project close-out, and contract handover requirements.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery teams.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in contract administration, quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction contract delivery on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration principles, measurement practices, cost management, variations, claims assessment, and commercial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience working under internationally recognized forms of contract, including FIDIC.
• Familiarity with dispute resolution processes, claims management, and contract close-out procedures
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Strong English language proficiency, both written and verbal.

Surbana Jurong Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our people, enrich our perspectives, and enable us to deliver better outcomes for our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq - [email protected]

For further information about Surbana Jurong Group, please visit our website at www.surbanajurong.com.

To explore career opportunities and learn more about working with SJ Group, please visit our Careers page at SJ Careers.

All recruitment activities are managed by the Recruitment & Talent team. At this stage, this position does not require agency support. Kindly do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees.

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