Contract Manager - Buildings

Atkins Realis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of a major Buildings Project in the UAE. You will manage contracts, ensure compliance with legal standards, handle claims and variations, and support project teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has MRICS/FRICS, 10+ years in project delivery for large scale infrastructure, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, construction management, law, or related field.
• Experience in contract management and commercial roles in road/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC or other standard construction contracts.
• Proficient in contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of Buildings Project.
• Manage contracts, compliance with legal/regulatory standards.
• Handle claims and variations; draft responses.
• Support project teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Contract management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Claims management

Project controls

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

Law

MRICS

FRICS

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Overview Contracts Manager will oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of Buildings Project. This role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, handling claims and variations, and supporting project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Desired Candidate Profile

Degree qualified (BSc / MSc) professionally recognised (MRICS / FRICS) who has reached senior professional level in project delivery of large projects, 10+ years of experience, preferably similar to this client / consultant project / role. Expert in reviewing, understanding and applying contacts and framework agreements. Experience in drafting contract particulars and appendices, compiling tender documents, tender negotiations, analysis and recommendations, negotiating contract conditions etc. Capable of reviewing existing operations within an organisation through all the project pre and post contract phases (processes and procedures in both office and site). Conversant with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) design stages, especially RIBA Stages 2 to 6. Assessing both the strengths and weaknesses and assisting in compiling a bespoke set of process and procedures of all the activities including but not limited to quality, progress, commercial matters, contractual matters, value, safety, design and construction. An experienced Commercial / Contracts Manager with a demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multi-functional projects. Strong negotiation and claims experience on major projects. Proven commercial / contractual acumen. Management of contractual correspondence, provide advice on and draft appropriate responses. Knowledge of project controls (especially change management) procedures. A rounded profile , comfortable with planning, analysis and managing process and commercial considerations. The successful candidate should also be able to drive for a successful delivery. Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures both within projects, with clients and internally. A minimum of 5 years experience working in USA, Canada or Western European Countries, and a further 5 years experience working in the Middle East, is preferable. Assess and evaluate independent Consultants appointed by the client, review and report on compliance with their contractual terms and obligations. Asses and evaluate AtkinsR alis compliance with their own contractual terms and obligations and provide recommendations for and oversee improvements. Whilst reporting direct to the Commercial Director for PDO, shall integrate with and fully support the PDO team, as well as the PMC s as / where applicable, with respect to contract administration and management. Deputise for PDO Commercial Director, where / if required.

About you

Education Bachelor s/master s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Law, or related field. Proven experience in contract management and commercial roles within road and infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or other standard forms of construction contracts. Proficiency in contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong financial acumen and cost-control expertise. Ability to interpret legal documents and contractual obligations. Effective leadership and team management skills. High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.