Graduate Engineer-Contracts & Commercial_ KSA National

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Saudi National Graduate to join our growing Contracts and Commercial team in Riyadh, KSA. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate with an interest in the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of delivering major infrastructure and construction projects. As a Graduate Engineer- Contracts & Commercial, you will gain exposure to both contract administration and commercial management across high-profile projects, helping you build a solid foundation for a long-term career in the industry. 

• Attend client meetings with senior team members as part of on-the-job learning. 

• Assist in the review, preparation, and administration of contracts, including main contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements. 

• Support the commercial team in managing budgets, cost tracking, and project forecasting. 

• Participate in reviewing variations, claims, and change orders with guidance from senior staff. 

• Help maintain accurate project documentation, including contract correspondence and financial records. 

• Support in procurement processes, including bid evaluation and analysis. 

• Assist with monthly valuations, interim payment applications, and preparation of final accounts. 

• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation from both contractual and commercial perspectives. 

• Learn and implement international and regional contract standards such as FIDIC. 

• Participate in regular project reviews as per the WSP ME criteria, helping to identify opportunities and risks to WSP’s financial performance and ensuring allocated actions are progressed. 

• Assist in the preparing and drafting of Intercompany Agreements (ICAs) for sign off / approval and managing of Intercompany Agreement Tracker. 

• Analyse financial accounts and monthly reporting to assess working capital risks and revenue recognition providing good judgement and advice as required. 

• Actively work with the working capital team to ensure disputed or delayed invoices are settled and payments are made at the earliest time. 

• Assist Finance teams to update status comments for regular Global Reporting. 

• Assist in the management of Sub-consultant accounts 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline), Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management. 

• Strong interest in construction law, commercial management, and contract administration. 

• Highly organised, possesses strong work ethic, resilience, a proactive attitude, takes initiative, attention to detail and critical thinking and demonstrates a commitment to excellence. 

• Strong interest in contracts, commercial management, or construction law. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word). 

• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

• Eager to learn and committed to professional development. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. 

Desirable Skills / Knowledge 

• Internship or academic experience in commercial or contract-related work 

• Basic understanding of contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, or local frameworks. 

• Knowledge of KSA construction laws or public procurement guidelines. 

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