Senior Claims Specialist

WSP


Date: 5 days ago
City: Jeddah
Contract type: Full time

The Senior Claims Specialist will be responsible for the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of contractual claims, variations, and disputes related to the Construction Contracts under the Government Tender and Procurement Law. The role requires a deep understanding of consultancy contracts, construction claims, entitlement analysis, and the legal and procedural frameworks governing government-sector projects in Saudi Arabia.


  • Review and analyze contractual documents to identify potential claims and entitlements.
  • Prepare detailed claim submissions, including quantum, time impact analysis, and supporting documentation.
  • Advise project management teams on claim strategies and defense mechanisms.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and legal advisors to facilitate the resolution of claims and disputes.
  • Review change orders, variation requests, and contract amendments to ensure compliance with contract provisions.
  • Prepare position papers and contractual correspondence in alignment with WSP corporate and client procedures.
  • Monitor key contractual milestones and risk events to ensure timely claim notifications and record-keeping.
  • Maintain accurate claim logs and reporting dashboards in coordination with the commercial team.
  • Support dispute avoidance and early resolution efforts across project stakeholders.
  • Ensure that all claim-related activities comply with Saudi Government contracting regulations and WSP internal governance.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or equivalent discipline.
  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in claim management for major infrastructure or consultancy contracts.
  • Strong understanding of the Saudi Government Tender and Procurement Law (نظام المنافسات والمشتريات الحكومية) and its Executive Regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead claim strategy development and negotiation with government clients.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills in both English and Arabic.
  • Prior experience working with a consultancy firms.
  • Prior experience in government-sector project supervision consultancy contracts in KSA
  • Experience in infrastructure or municipal projects.

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