Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

� Hiring: Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Specialist | UAE We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Specialist to join a leading organization in the UAE and play a strategic role in managing contractual risk, governance, compliance, and commercial performance across major projects. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Lead pre-award and post-award contract management activities ✅ Review tender documents and identify contractual, commercial, and legal risks ✅ Support bid preparation, contract negotiations, and commercial strategy development ✅ Manage contract administration, variations, EOT claims, delay claims, and dispute resolution ✅ Advise project and leadership teams on contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements ✅ Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, LOIs, JV agreements, and consortium agreements ✅ Maintain contract records, guarantees, insurances, and project correspondence ✅ Support project teams with payment recovery, claims management, and contract close-out activities ✅ Ensure compliance with company governance, UAE regulations, and industry best practices � Location: UAE If you have a strong background in contract administration, commercial management, claims, and risk management within large-scale projects, we would like to hear from you. � Apply now or send your CV to discuss this opportunity further.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements: ▪ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related discipline ▪ 8+ years of experience in Contracts Management within Construction, Infrastructure, EPC, Industrial, or Engineering projects ▪ Strong exposure to both pre-award and post-award contract management ▪ Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, and Silver Books) ▪ Experience with claims preparation, EOTs, variations, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution ▪ Familiarity with NEC, JCT, and bespoke contracts ▪ Knowledge of UAE construction laws and contractual frameworks ▪ Professional accreditation such as CIArb and/or RICS is highly preferred ▪ Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and analytical skills