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Contract & Claims Experts (Rail/Metro)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

We are seeking a Contracts & Claims Expert with a background in Railway (Rails) infrastructure projects and exposure to Operations & Maintenance (O&M). The role involves managing contractual matters, claims, disputes, and ensuring compliance across railway O&M'operations.

Your role

Contract Management

  • Review, draft, and administer contracts related to railway O&M, track works, signaling, electrification, and rolling stock maintenance.
  • Ensure contractual compliance with FIDIC or equivalent railway contracts.
  • Interpret contract clauses and provide guidance to project teams on rights and obligations.
  • Manage subcontractor agreements and ensure alignment with main contract requirements.

Claims & Dispute Management

  • Identify, evaluate, and prepare contractual claims such as:
    • Extension of Time (EOT).
    • Variations & orders.
    • Cost escalation claims.
    • Disruption and delay claims.
  • Prepare claim submissions, including documentation, narratives, and supporting evidence.
  • Handle claim negotiations with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Support dispute resolution processes including mediation, arbitration, and adjudication.
Cities & development Cost, Commercial & Procurement

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155890

Salary range

-

About you

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Railway Engineering / Law.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law / Contract Management (preferred).

Experience

  • 2+ years of relevant experience in:
    • Railway infrastructure projects.
    • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts.
    • Claims and dispute management.
  • Hands-on experience with FIDIC/railway standard contracts.
  • Prior experience in Metro Rail / High-speed rail / Freight rail O&M projects is highly desirable.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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