Contract Administrator - Facilities Management

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BESIX is seeking a Contract Administrator to safeguard contractual interests and ensure compliance across a large-scale FM programme in Dubai. You will manage the main contract and major subcontract packages, while ensuring timely documentation and effective communication with clients and subcontractors.

Your role includes supporting claims, variations and EOT submissions, and driving continuous improvement in contract administration processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in contract administration, QS, engineering, or FM.
• Experience with service contracts, subcontracts and formal correspondence.
• Knowledge of claims management, variations, dispute resolution and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage main contract and major subcontract packages.
• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Ensure contractual compliance across service delivery activities.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and disputes.
• Assist with claims, variations and EOT submissions.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Improve contract administration processes and documentation.
• Provide contract guidance to project, operational and commercial teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Documentation control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Law

MRICS / MCIArb (advantage)

Tools

Contract management software

Document control systems

Job description

Job Description:

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

Job Description

At BESIX, contractual excellence is critical to the successful delivery of Facilities Management services. As a Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in safeguarding the company's contractual interests, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting the successful execution of complex FM contracts. Your expertise will help maintain strong client relationships, drive commercial performance, and contribute to the smooth delivery of services across a large-scale FM programme.

Why This Role Matters

At BESIX, contractual excellence is critical to the successful delivery of Facilities Management services. As a Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in safeguarding the company's contractual interests, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting the successful execution of complex FM contracts. Your expertise will help maintain strong client relationships, drive commercial performance, and contribute to the smooth delivery of services across a large-scale FM programme.

What You'll Drive

• Effective administration and management of the main contract and major subcontract packages.
• Timely preparation and management of contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Contractual compliance across all service delivery activities.
• Identification and mitigation of contractual risks and potential disputes.
• Preparation and support of claims, variations, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
• Strong collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement of contract administration processes and subcontract documentation.
• Provision of contractual guidance and support to project, operational, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

You're a Great Fit If You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract administration, quantity surveying, engineering, procurement, facilities management, or a similar field.
• Experience managing service contracts, subcontract agreements, and contractual correspondence.
• Strong knowledge of claims management, variations, dispute resolution, and contract compliance.
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract and commercial management principles.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, MCIArb, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and document control processes.

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.