Contracts and Variations Engineer; EPC - Renewable Energy - Postmasburg, Northern Cape

Introduction

Our client, a global engineering company with focus on solar projects and delivering large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, is currently seeking to hire a Contracts and Variations Engineer to join their growing team in Postmasburg, Northern Cape. This will be a project-based contract until November 2027.

• Manage EPC/subcontract agreements and ensure contractors perform according to their contractual scope.
• Review contractor claims and variation requests when the scope, quantities, specifications or methodology changes.
• Assess variations to determine whether the additional work is genuinely outside the original contract scope.
• Price variations by reviewing labour, materials, equipment, quantities, subcontractor quotations and applicable contract rates.
• Assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims where a variation or other event affects the completion date
• Manage contract close-out, including final accounts, outstanding variations, claims and settlement.

• Relevant Qualification
• Strong experience in contracts management on large renewable energy / power generation / construction / Infrastructure projects
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Must be willing to relocate to Postmasburg, Northern Cape if outside the area
• Must be able to pass a site medical