Senior Contract Manager

Alcazar Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to provide contractual and commercial support for onshore renewable projects. The ideal candidate will manage negotiations and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and lender requirements. This role focuses on large-scale projects, requiring strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and excellent communication skills. Join a team dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions and making a global impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing renewable energy contracts.
• Strong legal knowledge in FIDIC or equivalent contracts.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual support for renewable energy projects.
• Lead negotiations with contractors.
• Ensure compliance with lender requirements.

Skills

Commercial negotiations

Contract administration

Legal compliance

Risk monitoring

Project management

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining Alcazar Energy! Each role at our company offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the global shift towards sustainable energy. As you consider applying, reflect on how your unique skills, passion, and vision align with our mission to innovate and energize the world responsibly.

1. JOB DETAILS

Position Title:

Senior Contract Manager

Grade:

Team:

Delivery & Operations

Location:

Dubai

2. JOB PURPOSE

To provide contractual and commercial support to the Delivery and Operations team during development, construction and operations stage for on-shore renewable projects across the MENA and Western Balkans regions.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS

Reports To:

Delivery and Operations Director

Direct Reports:

Nil

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Description

Responsibilities

Working in large scale renewable energy projects (mainly onshore wind, solar PV and Batteries) with EPC, TSA, LTSA, BoP, O&M, Owner’s Engineers and other similar type of Contracts. Participate in tender and management of FIDIC-based Contracts ensuring consistency of agreements, structured contract governance, risk monitoring, and support to technical, development, legal, and E&S teams.

• Commercial negotiations:
  • In coordination with the Legal Director and the Project Manager define and draft the head of terms to be provided to bidders during the tendering stage.
  • In coordination with the Legal Director, external lawyers and Project Team prepare the draft contracts to be negotiated with Contractors.
  • Lead the negotiations with contractors and coordinate with the different areas of the Company the clarifications regarding the Contract terms.
  • In coordination with the Legal Director manage the interface with Lenders Legal and technical Advisors to accommodate their comments into the Contracts.
  • Successfully allow the Projects to sign negotiated agreements with all stakeholders involved and incorporating Lenders comments.
• Contract Administration:
  • Manage the lifecycle of all construction and technical services contracts using FIDIC-based or equivalent frameworks.
  • Track obligations, milestones, LD triggers, timebars, subcontractor requirements, notice periods, guarantees, and security packages.
  • Ensure compliance with lender requirements and other Project agreements
  • Coordinate closely with Legal on interpretations, amendments, disputes, and drafting of formal notices or responses.
  • Follow up systematically across multiple sites and Projects to ensure no deadlines, notices, or risks are missed.
  • Maintain a unified contract dashboard for all projects under construction and Operations.
  • Manage contractual close-out including performance testing, taking-over, warranty interface, and final account agreement.
  • Identify potential change events (design modifications, unforeseen site conditions, grid-connection delays, interconnection obligations).
  • Ensure timely issuance of notices according to FIDIC or contractual terms.
  • Legal dispute avoidance and manage escalation paths with Legal
  • Prepare settlements strategy and support executive decision making on claims/disputes.
  • Support claim preparation or evaluation with structured technical and commercial documentation.
  • Assist in negotiations with contractors under Legal and Engineering leadership.
  • With support of the document controller maintain precise documentation, version control, correspondence logs, NCRs, variation trackers, and site instructions.
  • Ensure documentation is consistent with lender audits, technical advisor requirements, and future O&M needs.
  • Train project teams on key contractual obligations, notices, and risk triggers.
• Negotiate and draft, with support from the Legal Team, project documentation and all other forms of project documentation, including but not limited to, framework consultancy agreements, owner’s engineer agreements, contracts head of terms etc.
• Advise on and interpret legal and contractual rights and obligations across all projects, coordinating any support required with the internal or external legal functions of the company

We appreciate your time in considering a career with Alcazar Energy. By joining our team, you’re choosing to stand at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, contributing to projects that prioritize integrity, quality, and sustainability. As you share our commitment to making a difference, we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.