Senior UAE Construction Contracts Manager & Risk Advisor

Parisima Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Parisima Talent is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Specialist to join a leading UAE organization. You will lead pre-award and post-award contract management, review documents, and manage risk and governance across major projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Law, 8+ years' experience, and strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and commercial negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Contracts Management within Construction, Infrastructure, EPC, Industrial, or Engineering projects.
• Strong exposure to pre-award and post-award contract management.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, and Silver Books).
• Experience with claims preparation, EOTs, variations, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, and bespoke contracts.
• Knowledge of UAE construction laws and contractual frameworks.
• Professional accreditation such as CIArb and/or RICS is highly preferred.

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

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Law

Job description

Parisima Talent is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Specialist to join a leading UAE organization. You will lead pre-award and post-award contract management, review documents, and manage risk and governance across major projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Law, 8+ years' experience, and strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and commercial negotiations.