Senior Contracts Manager - Risk, Claims & Governance (UAE)

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the UAE is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Specialist to lead contractual risk, governance, and commercial performance across major projects.

You will oversee pre-award and post-award activities, review tenders, manage variations, EOTs and dispute resolution, and advise leadership on compliance and strategy. The role requires strong UAE contracts background and familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, and JCT frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in contracts management on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Books.
• Experience with claims, EOTs, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Familiarity with UAE construction laws and contractual frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award and post-award contract management activities.
• Review tender documents and identify contractual, commercial, and legal risks.
• Support bid preparation, contract negotiations, and commercial strategy development.
• Manage contract administration, variations, EOT claims, delay claims, and dispute resolution.
• Advise project and leadership teams on contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, LOIs, JV agreements, and consortium agreements.
• Maintain contract records, guarantees, insurances, and project correspondence.
• Support project teams with payment recovery, claims management, and contract close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with company governance, UAE regulations, and industry best practices.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related discipline

Tools

FIDIC Contracts

NEC

JCT

Dispute resolution processes

Job description

Tanqeeb in the UAE is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Specialist to lead contractual risk, governance, and commercial performance across major projects.

You will oversee pre-award and post-award activities, review tenders, manage variations, EOTs and dispute resolution, and advise leadership on compliance and strategy. The role requires strong UAE contracts background and familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, and JCT frameworks.