Contracts Administrator / Contracts Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator / Contracts Engineer with strong commercial and contractual knowledge in construction projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in contract management, administration, and commercial coordination under FIDIC contracts.

Missions/Main Duties

• Manage and administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC conditions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contractual documents, subcontracts, and agreements.
• Handle day-to-day contract administration and contractual correspondence with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Prepare, review, submit, and follow up on IPCs for approval.
• Monitor project cash flow and support commercial reporting activities.
• Prepare and manage variation orders or change requests including drafting, review, submission, negotiation, and approvals.
• Handle EOT submissions, claims preparation, evaluation, and supporting documentation.
• Review contractual risks, conduct contract scrutiny, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support commercial management activities including cost monitoring, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure proper documentation and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Quantity Surveying.

Background:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contracts administration/commercial management within construction or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and commercial practices.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• MRICS qualification is preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish language is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under deadlines.
• Immediate Joiners Preferred

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.