A leading international consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Contract Engineer to support a major hydropower development project in Nepal. This freelance role is ideal for a senior professional with deep expertise in contract management, tender documentation, and construction supervision of large-scale hydropower projects.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring contractual compliance and supporting the successful delivery of a high-capacity hydropower scheme in the Asian region.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing tender documents for hydropower projects of 500 MW or more, using internationally recognized contract formats such as FIDIC.
- Supporting the detailed engineering design and construction supervision of large-scale hydropower infrastructure.
- Advising on contract strategy, risk allocation, and compliance with international procurement standards.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of technical and contractual deliverables.
- Providing expert input on claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
- Ensuring adherence to international best practices in contract administration and project delivery.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
- Over 20 years of experience in detailed engineering design and construction supervision of hydropower projects.
- Proven experience in preparing tender documents for hydropower projects of at least 500 MW capacity.
- Extensive knowledge of Fidic contracts for WB funded projects
- Experience in construction supervision & tendering of hydropower projects of 500 MW or more.
- International experience (outside home country) within the Asian region on projects of similar scale.
What they will offer you:
A tax-free USD salary around 13,000 net / month on a freelance consulting contract. Opportunity to work on a landmark hydropower project in the Asian region. Flexible start date – ASAP preferred.
Next Steps:
If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV.
More information will be supplied to suitable applicants.
