Senior Contracts Manager

🚨 Hiring: Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Specialist | UAEWe 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 practicesRequirements:▪ 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📍 Location: UAEIf 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.