Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Reports to: FIDIC CEO
About FIDIC
Founded in 1913, FIDIC is the global representative body for the consulting engineering industry, serving members across nearly 100 countries and known internationally for its standard contract documents and industry leadership.
Role Purpose
The FIDIC Contract Services Manager will be part of FIDIC's internal Contracts Team and will report directly to the Chief Legal & Contracts Officer.
The role will provide day-to-day support in the development and delivery of FIDIC contract services and related activities. This includes supporting the development and updating of FIDIC contracts, assisting FIDIC task groups, supporting licensing arrangements, engaging with contract users and clients, contributing to the promotion of FIDIC contracts, and assisting with the development of contract service offerings.
The role will also provide support for FIDIC Contracts Events, proposals, client engagement, and adjudication appointment services.
Contract Services & Licensing
- Assist with preparing and reviewing proposals, quotations, service descriptions, and commercial documentation for FIDIC Contract Services.
- Assist with coordinating internal input for client proposals and service arrangements.
- Support client discussions and follow-up relating to proposed services.
- Support the development and delivery of FIDIC contract services and licensing arrangements.
- Support the development of new and existing FIDIC contract service offerings.
- Support client discussions to understand requirements and put in place appropriate licensing arrangements.
- Support the development and enhancement of digital contract services and solutions, including digital tools, platforms, and resources supporting the use and administration of FIDIC contracts.
FIDIC Contract Development
- Support the development, review, and publication of FIDIC contracts and related contract products as required.
- Work with FIDIC Contracts Committee, task groups and technical groups involved in contract development and revision as required.
- Coordinate feedback and input from contract users, industry professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Undertake research into market needs, industry developments, and emerging contracting practices.
- Help identify opportunities for new or enhanced FIDIC contract products and services.
Promotion & Market Development
- Support the promotion of FIDIC contracts and contract services through events, presentations, webinars, publications, and other activities.
- Assist in preparing promotional and informational materials.
- Support initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and use of FIDIC contracts.
- Assist in identifying potential opportunities for FIDIC contract services.
ADR Services
- Support the administration and delivery of FIDIC adjudication appointment services.
- Assist with coordinating Adjudicator appointment processes and related documentation.
- Liaise with clients, adjudicators, and other stakeholders as required.
- Support the development and improvement of ADR-related services and procedures.
Contract User & Client Engagement
- Support engagement with FIDIC contract users, clients, consultants, contractors, employers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Attend client and stakeholder meetings and assist in identifying their contract-related needs.
- Gather and document feedback to inform FIDIC contract development and services.
- Assist with maintaining effective relationships with contract users and stakeholders.
FIDIC Contracts Events
- Support the planning and delivery of FIDIC Contracts Events, including conferences, workshops, seminars, and webinars.
- Support in developing contract events programmes and content.
- Assist with identifying topics, speakers, and relevant contract-user content.
- Coordinate with internal events teams, speakers, participants, and external stakeholders.
- Support follow-up activities and gather feedback to improve future events and services.
Internal Coordination
- Work as part of the Internal Contracts Team on contract-related matters and strategic initiatives.
- Work closely with FIDIC's legal, commercial, technical, marketing, events, and other teams as required.
- Support cross-functional projects involving FIDIC contracts and contract services.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to contract services, licensing arrangements, proposals, events, and client engagements.
Skills & Experience
- Degree in law, construction law, engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in construction contracts, contract services or the construction and infrastructure sector.
- Good understanding of FIDIC Contracts and infrastructure industry.
- Knowledge of construction contracts related dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Excellent drafting, communication, negotiation and research skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify opportunities to develop and expand contract and dispute resolution services.
- Experience in drafting proposals and commercial service development.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent written and verbal English (additional languages an advantage).
What We Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to the development and promotion of FIDIC's internationally recognised contract suite and contract services.
- Exposure to international construction and infrastructure professionals and organisations.
- The opportunity to work with the Chief Legal Officer, FIDIC Contracts Committee, FIDIC task groups, contract users, clients, and industry stakeholders.
- A varied role covering contract development, licensing, events, client engagement, proposals, and adjudication services.
- An international, collaborative, and professional working environment.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in international construction contracts and contract services.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should apply to [email protected] with a cover letter, and CV.
- Deadline: 16 October 2026