Description:
Reporting directly into the Middle East Contract Management and Legal leadership team, the Contract Manager will provide contractual and commercial support across multiple major infrastructure projects throughout the UAE and wider Middle East.
The role offers exposure across the full project lifecycle, supporting both project delivery and senior management on contractual strategy, claims, risk management, dispute avoidance, and contract administration.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking long-term career development within an internationally recognised contractor operating on some of the region's largest projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide contract management support across major civil infrastructure projects
- Advise project teams on contractual obligations, entitlement, risk, and compliance
- Support the administration and management of main contracts and subcontract agreements
- Prepare and manage contractual correspondence, notices, and submissions
- Assist with the preparation, assessment, and negotiation of Variation Orders and contractual changes
- Support the preparation and management of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and associated contractual entitlement
- Assist in the preparation and management of contractual claims and dispute-related matters
- Participate in contract drafting, negotiation, and contractual risk reviews
- Support dispute avoidance strategies and assist with dispute board and arbitration preparation where required
- Work closely with commercial, engineering, planning, and legal teams to ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery
Profile Required:
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related construction discipline
- Approximately 7–15 years' experience within contract management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction contracts
- Experience working on major civil infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, tunnels, rail, water, or complex building projects
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, contract administration, contractual correspondence, and commercial risk management
- Experience supporting claims, Extension of Time submissions, Variation Orders, and contractual negotiations
- Exposure to dispute resolution, claims management, or arbitration support would be advantageous
- Stable employment history demonstrating progressive career development
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Previous Middle East experience is advantageous but not essential
- Experience working within international construction environments would be highly beneficial