Lead Contracts Engineer

Location: Kampala, Uganda (Residential)
Duration: 12–15 Month Contract
Working Schedule: Monday–Friday (5-Day Week)
Day Rate

We are supporting a major onshore energy development in East Africa and are looking for an experienced Lead Contracts Engineer to join the commercial team on a residential basis in Kampala. This is a senior-level role responsible for managing complex contractual and commercial activities across multiple high-value packages. Reporting to the Upstream Contracts Manager, you will oversee the full contract lifecycle—from award through to close-out—ensuring compliance, commercial integrity, and effective contractor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and commercial activities across EPC, field operations, and service contracts
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, agreements, and internal procedures
• Draft and manage contractual correspondence with contractors
• Support negotiation of change orders and contract amendments
• Assist with claims management and dispute resolution
• Review and validate key contractual documents (bonds, guarantees, insurance, invoices)
• Support issuance of interim and final certificates
• Build and maintain strong contractor and supplier relationships
• Participate in stakeholder and partner meetings
• Ensure alignment with HSE and ethical standards

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or Commercial discipline
• 15 years’ experience managing contracts on major oil & gas or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of contract management, negotiation, and commercial strategy
• Experience with FIDIC contracts and construction scopes preferred
• Solid understanding of project controls, legal, and insurance aspects
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in international and multicultural environments
• Fluent in English

If you are interested, please apply