Expert Contract Engineer

JOB OVERVIEW

OQ SAOC is recruiting an Expert Contract Engineer in Muscat, Oman. The role provides engineering and commercial support across complex contract formation, award, administration and closeout activities, with responsibility for contract strategy, tendering, commercial evaluation and contractual risk management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and review complex contractual and commercial terms and conditions.
• Support development of tender specifications and contracting strategies for EPC, FEED, consultancy, operational and technical contracts.
• Lead contract-cycle activities from pre-award through post-award administration and closeout.
• Support technical and commercial evaluations, negotiations, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement methods, contract risks and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor supplier and contractor relationships and identify opportunities for value optimization.
• Maintain contract records, support HSE compliance and contribute to procurement-process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Production Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience across contract cycles for EPC, FEED, consultancy and other complex contracts.
• Oil & gas / energy industry experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of tender law, tender procedures, contract formulation, claims management and SAP/ERP systems.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• CIPS, MBA, master’s degree or related certifications are advantageous.

JOB DETAILS

Company: OQ SAOC

Location: Muscat, Oman

Function: Procurement

Job Req ID: 57207

Posting date: 10 September 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through the official OQ Careers vacancy page.