Senior Contracts Manager - Energy & Infrastructure

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking a Contracts Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle for large-scale energy projects. The role requires navigating complex international procurement, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, commercial, and project teams.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in contract management within energy or engineering sectors, strong FIDIC familiarity, and the ability to negotiate across diverse stakeholders in

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract management for energy or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and international procurement.
• Ability to navigate cross-cultural negotiations within the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts from tender/bid through execution and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms with stakeholders across legal, commercial and project teams.
• Mitigate risk by embedding protective clauses and ensuring alignment with project specifications.

Skills

Contract management

Energy sector

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Penspen is seeking a Contracts Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle for large-scale energy projects. The role requires navigating complex international procurement, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, commercial, and project teams.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in contract management within energy or engineering sectors, strong FIDIC familiarity, and the ability to negotiate across diverse stakeholders in