FIDIC Suite of Contracts
Red Book 1999 Engineer’s Obligations
Learn key supervisory powers, neutrality obligations, and administrative duties of the Engineer under the 1999 FIDIC Red Book framework.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 Weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Understand supervisory powers under 1999 edition
Maintain neutrality and fairness in administration
Coordinate contract implementation
Manage certification and dispute prevention
Who this course is for
Resident engineers responsible for project oversight
Infrastructure consultants engaged in FIDIC projects
Site supervisors ensuring compliance with legacy frameworks
Contract administrators managing procedural obligations.
Prerequisites
Experience in site supervision or project execution
Familiarity with contract administration processes
Ability to interpret FIDIC provisions
Interest in dispute avoidance strategies.
Why this course
Explains the Engineer’s role under FIDIC 1999, Provides guidance on supervisory and certifying duties, Clarifies neutrality and impartiality standards, Reduces risks of disputes through compliance, Offers practical tools for procedural governance, Builds confidence in contract administration for legacy frameworks.
Course content
Objective
Understand the scope and significance of the Engineer’s role under the FIDIC Red Book 1999.
Key topics
Understand the scope and significance of the Engineer’s role under the FIDIC Red Book 1999.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Supervisory and Instructional Duties
Key topics
Monitor and report contractor progress
Issue site instructions in accordance with contract terms
Maintain quality and specification compliance
Document all supervisory actions systematically
Apply proactive oversight to avoid delays
Ensure adherence to safety and environmental requirements.
Week 1
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Learn how to manage certification duties effectively while preserving impartiality.
Key topics
Issue interim and final payment certificates accurately
Verify and certify works as per contractual provisions
Apply valuation principles to variations and claims
Document determinations for transparency
Maintain neutrality in certification processes
Comply with timelines for financial approvals.
Week 1
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Managing Variations and Contractual Changes
Key topics
Prepare and issue instructions for variations
Evaluate contractor submissions for scope adjustments
Apply procedures for pricing and approving changes
Maintain accurate variation records for audit purposes
Communicate variation decisions transparently to all parties
Prevent disputes arising from undocumented modifications.
Week 2
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Ensure neutrality and avoid conflicts of interest when acting as the Engineer under FIDIC 1999.
Key topics
Maintain impartiality in determinations
Recognise risks of bias in contract administration
Implement systems for objective decision-making
Manage pressure from stakeholders effectively
Document decisions to reinforce credibility
Apply FIDIC principles for ethical compliance.
Week 2
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Analyze an ethics scenario and write a short “what would you do” response with reasons.
Objective
Adopt proactive strategies to reduce disputes and enhance administrative efficiency under the 1999 framework.
Key topics
Implement structured communication to reduce adversarial positions
Apply lessons from case studies on Engineer disputes
Prepare compliance checklists for daily site administration
Support dispute boards through documentation accuracy
Integrate record-keeping into proactive governance
Build internal systems to monitor compliance with obligations.
Week 2
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Description
The Engineer under FIDIC Red Book 1999 holds critical responsibilities that influence project performance and dispute avoidance. Acting as the Employer’s representative while maintaining impartiality during determinations, the Engineer balances technical supervision with contractual obligations.
This course provides an in-depth review of the Engineer’s functions under FIDIC 1999, including supervision of works, issuing instructions, certifying payments, managing variations, and ensuring procedural compliance. Participants will explore how to maintain neutrality in decision-making, avoid conflicts of interest, and apply best practices for transparent administration.
With practical scenarios and compliance strategies, this course equips professionals to perform Engineer duties effectively under older but widely used contractual frameworks, minimising disputes and enhancing project governance.
This course provides an in-depth review of the Engineer’s functions under FIDIC 1999, including supervision of works, issuing instructions, certifying payments, managing variations, and ensuring procedural compliance. Participants will explore how to maintain neutrality in decision-making, avoid conflicts of interest, and apply best practices for transparent administration.
With practical scenarios and compliance strategies, this course equips professionals to perform Engineer duties effectively under older but widely used contractual frameworks, minimising disputes and enhancing project governance.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
FIDIC Suite of 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.
