Contracts and Claims Manager

SD (Middle East) LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SD (Middle East) LLC is seeking a Contracts and Claims Manager based in Dubai, UAE. This position involves significant responsibility in managing contracts and claims for high-impact projects across the region.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years experience in EPC projects in the Middle East, and a strong grasp of contract structures and legal implications. The role also requires excellent communication abilities and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in EPC projects within the Middle East region.
• Solid understanding of contract structures, terms and conditions, and legal implications.
• Proven familiarity with FIDIC and other standard contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contract terms and conditions with customers and subcontractors.
• Identify contractual risks and potential claims.
• Support project teams in understanding contractual provisions.

Skills

Contract analysis

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Commercial degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Together, we make the difference.

We are a leading provider of innovative, high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes advanced baggage and cargo handling systems, digital logistics software, and a full range of maintenance and support services. Our clients include some of the world’s most renowned airports and airlines.

Join our dynamic Legal and Compliance team as a Contracts and Claims Manager, based in Dubai, UAE. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across the region, with flexibility to travel and support operations in KSA when required.

What are my responsibilities?

• Review and analyze contract terms and conditions with customers and main subcontractors.
• Identify contractual risks, opportunities, potential claims, and obligations.
• Support project teams in understanding, interpreting, and applying contractual provisions.
• Safeguard the company’s contractual entitlements through timely notifications and proper documentation.
• Manage all claim-related activities, including correspondence, substantiation, and negotiation within the project scope.
• Promote awareness of claim strategies and their operational implementation among project stakeholders.
• Formulate and prepare incoming and outgoing claims in coordination with relevant project team members.
• Maintain an up-to-date register of all claims, events, and contract documentation.
• Support the procurement department in drafting and reviewing contractual documents.
• Assist in reviewing tender documents and contracts to identify key terms, obligations, and potential risks.
• Prepare clarifications and queries to clients during the tender stage.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any field) or a Commercial degree — ideally with specialization in Business Law, LLM, or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in EPC projects within the Middle East region.
• Solid understanding of contract structures, terms and conditions, and related legal implications.
• Proven familiarity with FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Experience in delay analysis and time extension claims.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of project planning and scheduling concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective team player with collaborative approach.