Contracts Manager

ENGIE Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Middle East in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract administration for major infrastructure projects. The role focuses on risk mitigation, claims management, and close coordination with project teams and legal counsel.

You should have 10+ years in construction contract management, an engineering degree, and fluent English. Proficiency in MS Office and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ contract-management experience in construction, preferably in power plants or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing international industrial projects on-site.
• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Arabic and French a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support claims management.
• Review contractual documents to identify risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure contract activities align with project contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement risk-management strategies.
• Negotiate directly with EPC contractors to resolve contractual issues.
• Manage notifications, changes, contract communications and documentation.
• Liaise with Project Company EMD, Construction Director, Owner’s Engineer and legal team.
• Oversee administration of project bonds, guarantees and insurances.
• Track contract execution against KPIs, deliverables and milestones.
• Provide contractual briefings and advice to project staff.
• Coordinate contractual change requests and approvals.
• Support collection of Return of Experience (REX) / Lessons Learned.
• Promote SHEQ procedures within contract management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contracts Manager

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Organising Institution / Firm

ENGIE Middle East

Rolling Basis (Official)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (site)

Not Specified

Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract management in a construction environment, preferably in power plants or large‑scale infrastructure projects; proven experience in management of international industrial projects; Engineering degree or equivalent; Fluent written and spoken English (Arabic and French a plus); Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

ENGIE Middle East, a leading low‑carbon energy and services company, is hiring a Contracts Manager for its Abu Dhabi site. The role focuses on contract administration, risk mitigation, and liaison with project and legal teams for large‑scale infrastructure projects.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 10years’ contract‑management experience in construction (preferably power‑plant or large‑infrastructure projects).
• Proven experience managing international industrial projects on‑site.
• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Fluent written and spoken English (Arabic/French a plus).
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Monitor and support claims management.
• Review contractual documents to identify risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure contract activities align with project contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement risk‑management strategies.
• Negotiate directly with EPC contractors to resolve contractual issues.
• Manage notifications, changes, contract communications and documentation.
• Liaise with Project Company EMD, Construction Director, Owner’s Engineer and legal team.
• Oversee administration of project bonds, guarantees and insurances.
• Track contract execution against KPIs, deliverables and milestones.
• Provide contractual briefings and advice to project staff.
• Coordinate contractual change requests and approvals.
• Support collection of Return of Experience (REX) / Lessons Learned.
• Promote SHEQ procedures within contract management.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details (base salary, benefits) are not disclosed in the posting.