Contracts / Claims Engineer

Job Opportunity: Contracts / Claims Engineer – India (Energy Sector)

Location: Gurugram - India
Experience: 10–15 years in EPC / Construction (Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochemicals, LNG, Infrastructure)
Energy industry experience is mandatory | Middle East experience preferred

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts / Claims Engineer with strong commercial acumen and a solid background in both pre-award and post-award contract and subcontract management. The selected professional will be responsible for claims management, delay analysis coordination, negotiation strategies, and dispute resolution across high-value EPC / Construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive claims and negotiation strategies to support favourable commercial outcomes.
• Preparation and evaluation of Quantum and Delay Claims, ensuring robust documentation and justification.
• Experienced to apply multiple EOT / delay assessment methodologies, interfacing closely with delay analysts and project controls.
• Collaborate effectively with Project, Planning, Engineering, and Construction teams to gather inputs and validate positions.
• Identify contractual risks, entitlements, and mitigation measures, and support dispute resolution processes, as required.
• Undertake tender reviews, variations, change management, and subcontract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering Graduate (Mechanical / Civil / Electrical / Construction / relevant discipline).
• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in EPC / construction contract administration & claims management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contracts, analyse complex project data, and prepare structured claim narratives.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical problem-solving capability.
• Strong command of English (written and verbal), capable of preparing high-quality submissions and communicating at all levels.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience on major Energy sector projects (Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG) is mandatory.
• Middle East project experience is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time