Lungisani M Siqwayi
Gayal, Tabuk Province,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Versatile contracts and commercial professional with 15 years of experience in contract administration and claims management. Proven expertise in managing full contract lifecycles under FIDIC and EPC frameworks. Skilled in resolving complex claims and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies, with a strong focus on high-value projects.
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Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Claims and Change Manager / Contracts Manager
NEOM
Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of high-value claims under FIDIC and EPC contracts.
- Led change management processes for project packages, ensuring thorough documentation and approval of variations.
- Streamlined claims workflows, enhancing processing efficiency and safeguarding commercial interests.
Senior Contracts & Claims Consultant
HKA (on behalf of Employer)
South Africa
12.2013 - 11.2023
- Assessed high-value claims and audited contractor submissions regarding delay and disruption events.
- Led on-site negotiations as sole client representative in sensitive disputes.
- Investigated irregular compensation events and conducted forensic re-measurement based on NEC principles.
- Drafted expert reports and contractual correspondence to support client's legal team.
Project Quantity Surveyor
Various Building Projects
South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Performed full site-based QS duties including valuations, payments, and cost control.
- Managed subcontractor accounts and supported contract administration.
Education
LLM - Construction Law & Arbitration
Robert Gordon University
B. Tech. - Quantity Surveying
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Building
Durban University of Technology
Skills
- Contract management,
- Claims management,
- Change management,
- Risk mitigation,
- Stakeholder engagement
- Negotiation skills,
- Team training,
- Legal compliance
Affiliations
Member of the Charted Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
Languages
English
Fluent
Variations Management
- 40 Contracts (12 work orders + 28 standalone)
- 122 Variations assessed.
- Over SAR 102 million total claimed by contractors.
- SAR 42 million assessed and awarded,
Timeline
Claims and Change Manager / Contracts Manager
NEOM
11.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Contracts & Claims Consultant
HKA (on behalf of Employer)
12.2013 - 11.2023
Project Quantity Surveyor
Various Building Projects
01.2010 - 01.2013
B. Tech. - Quantity Surveying
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Building
Durban University of Technology
LLM - Construction Law & Arbitration
Robert Gordon University
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