Lead Contract Engineer

Job Title: Lead Contract EngineerDuration: 12 month Renewable contractSchedule: 28/28

Location: Afungi, MozambiqueThis opportunity supports a major LNG development project in Mozambique, focused on high-value EPC contract administration within a complex onshore construction environment.

The role offers broad exposure to contract management, change orders, claims, payment applications, and contractor interface across a large-scale oil and gas project. This position will play a key part in supporting project restart activities and protecting contractual performance across critical work packages.Required EducationMaster's qualification in Construction Law or BusinessRequired ExperienceSignificant experience managing EPC or EPCC construction contracts within oil and gas projectsStrong background in contract administration from pre-award through to final accountProven experience in construction and installation contract management, ideally across offshore or subsea packagesMinimum 10 years in a similar contract management positionExperience supervising contract engineers and quantity surveyors in a site-based project environmentRequired SkillsStrong knowledge of construction lawContract administration, negotiation, and monitoring of EPC or EPCC oil and gas projectsExperience preparing, reviewing, and validating change orders and amendmentsAbility to manage contractor claims and prepare counterclaims in collaboration with project teamsExperience coordinating contractual correspondence, logs, guarantees, insurances, and payment applicationsLeadership capability in managing direct reports and shared resourcesStrong problem-solving, coordination, and control skillsEnglish language proficiencyPreferred QualificationsQualification in Engineering or Construction ScienceExperience on offshore or subsea packagesAbout AirswiftAirswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.