Senior Contracts Manager – Large-Scale Infra & Power Projects

Engie SA; 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

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.