Head Contracts and Claims Expert

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organization.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organization that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are looking for a Head Contracts and Claims Expert for a hydropower project based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The candidate must have extensive experience in contract management, FIDIC and claims resolution, particularly in Dams & hydropower projects, to ensure effective contract administration, compliance with contractual terms, and timely resolution of claims and disputes.

• Develop, review, and manage contracts for hydropower projects, including scope, terms, and conditions.
• Ensure that all contracts comply with legal requirements and project specifications.
• Handle and resolve claims, disputes, and contractual issues arising during the lifecycle of hydropower projects.
• Prepare regular reports on contract performance, claims status, and potential issues for senior management.
• Liaise with legal advisors and external consultants as required to resolve complex claims.
• Identify potential risks related to contracts and claims and develop strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all contracts, claims, and related correspondence.

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:

• Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. BE/B.Sc in Civil Engineering or Masters in Construction Management/Contract will be given additional weightage)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract management, administration of construction management and claims resolution, with a focus on hydropower projects.
• Strong understanding of hydropower project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• FIDIC contract management exposure

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq - Taimoor.tariq@smec.com

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https://www.smec.com/

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.

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