Engineer to the Contract

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance. 

Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client's projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client's projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world.  In 2025, we are combining with CBRE's Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally.  Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region.  The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.

Contract Administration

• Interpret and apply the terms of the contract fairly and impartially (Understands and is familiar with every clause in FIDIC, as all parties use FIDIC as the reference for the contract)
• Issue instructions, approvals, and clarifications to the contractor.
• Maintain accurate records of all contract communications and decisions.
• Project Monitoring & Control
• Oversee the contractor's performance in terms of time, cost, and quality.
• Review and approve work schedules, progress reports, and construction methods.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.

Payment Certification

• Review and certify interim and final payment applications.
• Ensure that payments are made in accordance with contract milestones and deliverables.
• Variation & Claim Management
• Evaluate contractor claims for variations, delays, and extensions of time.
• Recommend fair and contractually sound decisions to the employer.
• Quality Assurance
• Ensure that construction meets the required technical standards and specifications.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, and quality audits.

Dispute Resolution

• Act as a neutral party in resolving disputes between the employer and contractor.
• Provide documentation and recommendations to support resolution processes.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Facilitate communication between the employer, contractor, consultants, and authorities.
• Ensure alignment of expectations and timely resolution of issues.

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Construction Management (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (Ir.) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, or PMP) is an advantage.

Experience:

• Experienced in handling EPC Contractors from China
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in large-scale mining or infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in a contract administration or site-based ETC role.
• Proven track record in managing multi-package EPC or EPCM contracts.

Technical Skills:

• Preferably someone who understands and has knowledge of conveyors (OLC), as well as steel structures related to OLC, and equipment and infrastructure associated with OLC and stockyards—especially those familiar with designs from China
• Strong understanding of FIDIC, SNI, and other international and Indonesian construction contract standards.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Familiarity with project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and document control systems (e.g., Aconex, Procore).

Regulatory & Compliance:

• In-depth knowledge of Indonesian mining and construction regulations, including AMDAL, SMKP, and local permitting processes.
• Experience in managing compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Language:
• Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (spoken and written).

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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