Contract Drafting
Contract Drafting for Engineers
Learn practical contract drafting skills tailored for engineers in construction and infrastructure projects to prevent costly errors.
- Beginner
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Draft clear contracts tailored to infrastructure projects
Communicate legal concepts to technical stakeholders
Understand construction industry contract language
Protect project interests through drafting
Who this course is for
Engineers involved in project execution or contract administration
Project managers overseeing infrastructure and construction contracts
Technical professionals negotiating or reviewing agreements
Contractors seeking to strengthen contractual knowledge
Prerequisites
Basic technical knowledge in engineering or construction projects
Familiarity with project management processes helpful
Interest in learning contract structures and terminology
Ability to engage in practical drafting exercises
Why this course
Engineers often review or draft contractual terms without formal legal training,Gain practical skills to prevent ambiguities and disputes,Understand key clauses critical to construction and infrastructure projects,Improve communication with lawyers, clients, and contractors,Learn drafting techniques that align technical and legal priorities,Enhance your role in risk management and project success
Course content
Objective
Gain an overview of contract drafting essentials and why engineers must understand legal structures in project documentation.
Key topics
Understand why drafting matters in engineering projects
Identify the basic structure of a contract
Explain roles of technical and legal teams in drafting
Recognise common contract types in construction and infrastructure
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Learn the most important clauses for engineering projects and how to draft them effectively.
Key topics
Identify critical clauses such as scope
variations
and payments
Explain obligations and performance standards clearly
Draft timelines and deliverables with precision
Incorporate clauses for warranties and defects liability
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Develop skills to draft risk allocation clauses that protect engineering and project interests.
Key topics
Identify sources of risk in construction contracts
Draft clauses for liability and indemnities
Manage risk of delays and cost overruns
Address unforeseen events through force majeure provisions
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Learn practical techniques to draft concise, clear, and enforceable contract provisions.
Key topics
Use plain language without losing legal precision
Avoid ambiguity in drafting technical obligations
Apply consistent terminology across contract sections
Incorporate defined terms accurately
Week 3
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Develop strategies for effective collaboration between engineering, legal, and commercial teams during drafting.
Key topics
Understand the intersection of legal and technical requirements
Translate technical concepts into contractual language
Collaborate effectively with lawyers during drafting
Negotiate terms with clarity and confidence
Week 4
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Apply learned principles through hands-on drafting exercises and practical analysis of engineering contracts.
Key topics
Draft sample clauses for real-world engineering contracts
Review standard forms (e.g.
FIDIC) and customise provisions
Identify and correct drafting errors in examples
Apply best practices to live project scenarios
Week 4
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
Engineering and construction projects rely heavily on contracts to define responsibilities, manage risks, and ensure smooth execution. However, technical professionals often face challenges when interpreting or drafting legal language, leading to misunderstandings and disputes.
This beginner-level course is designed specifically for engineers and project managers to build confidence in drafting and reviewing contractual provisions. Participants will learn the fundamentals of contract structure, essential clauses for infrastructure projects, and the legal terminology required to communicate effectively with legal teams and stakeholders.
The course combines theory with practical drafting exercises, enabling engineers to create clear, enforceable provisions aligned with project objectives. You will also explore key risk areas such as performance obligations, delays, variations, and payment terms, ensuring that your drafting supports both technical and commercial goals.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills to draft contracts that protect project interests, foster collaboration, and reduce the risk of costly disputes.
This beginner-level course is designed specifically for engineers and project managers to build confidence in drafting and reviewing contractual provisions. Participants will learn the fundamentals of contract structure, essential clauses for infrastructure projects, and the legal terminology required to communicate effectively with legal teams and stakeholders.
The course combines theory with practical drafting exercises, enabling engineers to create clear, enforceable provisions aligned with project objectives. You will also explore key risk areas such as performance obligations, delays, variations, and payment terms, ensuring that your drafting supports both technical and commercial goals.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills to draft contracts that protect project interests, foster collaboration, and reduce the risk of costly disputes.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Develop Precision To Draft Enforceable Legal Contracts.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
