Senior Contracts Manager

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager. The successful candidate will support pre and post-contract commercial processes and manage change effectively. Candidates must possess at least 15 years of relevant experience, including a degree in Quantity Surveying and MRICS accreditation. The role offers competitive compensation, including tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits like premium healthcare, relocation assistance, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in pre and post‑contract management.
• Experience managing teams in a client-facing role.
• Previous experience with FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support for contracts.
• Manage change control process and client expectations.
• Prepare and review progress and cost reports.

Skills

Pre and post contract commercial support

Management of bonds and insurances

Change Management

Communication skills

Knowledge of QS software

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

Tools

Cost-X

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are currently looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and locations within UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high‑profile projects within UAE.

Your role

• Pre and post contract commercial support.
• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs.
• Review of interim valuations and payment certificates.
• Change Management.
• Review of variations and preparation of recommendations.
• Preparation and review of estimates.
• Assisting in risk and value management and cost control functions.
• Assisting in identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Assisting in preparation of progress/ cost reports.
• Reporting to Project Director on all commercial issues.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.

About you

• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized university.
• Relevant experience in pre and post contract, commercial processes, strong admin and QA/QC reviewing skills, managing change control process, client‑facing, knowledge of local market would be preferable.
• Minimum 15+ years in pre and post‑contract (change management is essential) relevant capacity in contracts and commercial management.
• MRICS mandatory.
• Experience of managing teams and client‑facing.
• Measurement and quantification of building and infrastructure works.
• Cost estimating of building and infrastructure elements.
• Must have previous experience of FIDIC contracts.
• Project experience must be broad and include hospitality, residential, leisure and infrastructure.
• Must have consultant and/or client background for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must have minimum of 5 years Middle East experience.
• Knowledge of QS software such as Cost‑X or similar is preferable.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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