Contract Manager

Azizi Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Dubai seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee contractual activities related to energy and power infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing claims, and ensuring compliance with international standards like FIDIC. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Law, 10–20 years of contracts management experience, and strong analytical skills. This role involves collaboration with senior management and is crucial for safeguarding the organization’s commercial interests.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of relevant experience in contracts management.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC and other internationally recognized contract standards.
• Proven experience handling high-value, complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage contracts including NDAs, MOUs, and PPAs.
• Draft and negotiate Consultancy Agreements and Supply Contracts.
• Support the General Manager in managing contractual claims.
• Maintain accurate contractual records on centralized systems.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Law

Job description

About the Company

Azizi Group is a Dubai-based diversified business group with a strong presence across real estate development, construction, infrastructure, and emerging industrial verticals. Known for delivering large-scale, complex developments, the Group operates with a construction-driven, execution-focused approach and a commitment to quality, governance, and long-term value creation.

Azizi Energy is a strategic division within Azizi Group, established to develop and manage large-scale power and energy infrastructure projects. The division focuses on power plant development, EPC-driven execution, long-term operational frameworks, and complex contractual engagements with international suppliers, contractors, consultants, and authorities. Azizi Energy plays a critical role in supporting the Group’s expansion into energy and infrastructure sectors, requiring strong contractual governance and risk management at every project stage.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join Azizi Energy in Dubai. This role is central to managing the full spectrum of contractual activities across energy and power infrastructure projects, including contract drafting, negotiation, claims management, and dispute support.

The role requires a strong understanding of international contracting standards, particularly FIDIC, and hands-on experience with consultancy, supply, construction, and power-related agreements. The Contracts Manager will work closely with the General Manager – Azizi Energy, project teams, and Group-level contracts leadership to protect commercial interests, mitigate risks, and ensure contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Negotiate and manage contracts and contractual instruments including NDAs, MOUs, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), LTSAs, and related agreements.
• Draft and negotiate Consultancy Agreements, Supply Contracts, Construction Contracts/Sub-Contracts, LOAs, LOIs, and associated commercial documents.
• Review and prepare contractual instruments such as collateral warranties, bank guarantees, parent company guarantees, and letters of credit.
• Support the General Manager and Department Heads in managing and responding to contractual claims including EoT, prolongation, disruption, acceleration, and abortive works.
• Assist in preparation and defense of formal disputes, including litigation and arbitration, by providing contractual analysis, statements of claim, and contemporary records.
• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence in coordination with project managers, operations teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Advise on complex contractual scenarios, including suspension, termination, and risk mitigation strategies, to protect organizational interests.
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and governance frameworks.

Document Management & Records

• Establish and enforce robust document control systems for contracts, sub-contracts, correspondence, claims, and counter-claims.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous contractual records on centralized systems.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with senior management to track contract status and outstanding actions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Law.
• 10–20 years of relevant experience in contracts management.
• Prior experience within power plant development, EPC, or power infrastructure projects, preferably with Tier-1 construction or energy companies.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC and other internationally recognized contract standards.
• Proven experience handling high-value, complex contracts across design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Experience supporting dispute resolution processes including arbitration and litigation.

Preferred Skills

• International professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIArb, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical, legal, and commercial teams.
• High attention to detail with a structured, risk-aware approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• UAE driving license preferred.