Commercial / Contracts Manager - Roads & Bridges

Snc-Lavalin; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, compliance, claims and change management for major projects. You will oversee client, consultant and contractor contracts, guide project teams, and maintain governance frameworks to protect commercial interests.

The role requires extensive experience with FIDIC contracts, stakeholder leadership, and a strong risk-management mindset in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration and commercial management for large projects.
• Proven ability to manage FIDIC-based contracts on high-value schemes.
• Experience with consultant, PMC, client-side, or major contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of all client, consultant, contractor, and subcontractor contracts.
• Interpret contract terms and provide guidance to project leadership.
• Develop contract administration procedures and governance frameworks.
• Manage claims, change control, and commercial risk registers.
• Lead contractual meetings and negotiations with stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Claims analysis

Dispute resolution

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or related discipline

Master's Degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, MBA, or Project Management

MRICS / MCIArb or equivalent accreditation

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading all contract administration, contractual compliance, claims management, change management, and commercial governance activities for the Projects. The role will ensure effective administration of client, consultant, contractor, and subcontractor contracts throughout the project lifecycle while protecting the commercial and contractual interests of the project. Your role

Contract Administration & Management Lead the administration of all contracts associated with the client. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures, and client requirements. Interpret contract terms and provide contractual guidance to project leadership and project teams. Develop and implement contract administration procedures and governance frameworks. Monitor contractor, consultant, and supplier performance against contractual commitments. Ensure all contractual correspondence is properly managed and documented. Maintain contract registers, obligations trackers, and contract compliance records. Claims & Dispute Resolution Assess contractual entitlement and supporting documentation. Develop contractual strategies to protect project interests. Prepare contractual responses, determinations, and recommendations. Support negotiation and resolution of disputes. Coordinate with legal and commercial teams during dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes. Change Management & Variations Establish and manage project change control procedures. Review and assess variation requests and change proposals. Evaluate commercial and contractual implications of design changes, scope modifications, and construction changes. Maintain variation registers and change management records. Support negotiations with contractors and consultants regarding variation valuations and contractual entitlements. Monitor change implementation and contractual approvals. Commercial & Contractual Risk Management Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks. Maintain contract risk registers and issue logs. Provide recommendations to project leadership regarding contractual risk exposure. Support project contingency planning and risk management workshops. Procurement & Tendering Support Support preparation of tender documentation and contract conditions. Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs), tender packages, and procurement strategies. Participate in technical and commercial bid evaluations. Assess deviations, qualifications, and commercial risks within contractor submissions. Support contract negotiations and award recommendations. Ensure procurement activities align with project governance requirements. Payment & Commercial Administration Review interim payment applications and contractor assessments. Validate compliance with contractual payment provisions. Support commercial and quantity surveying teams in payment certification processes. Ensure accurate administration of contract milestones and payment mechanisms. Monitor financial obligations and contractual deliverables. Stakeholder & Client Management Lead contractual meetings and commercial negotiations. Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders. Support executive decision-making on contractual matters. FIDIC Contract Administration Provide expert administration of FIDIC contracts and related contractual frameworks. Ensure compliance with contractual notice requirements and time bars. Support preparation of contractual notices and communications. Advise project leadership on obligations and rights under contract conditions. Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial personnel. Establish contractual awareness across project teams. Provide training and guidance on contractual compliance and best practices. Promote collaboration between engineering, commercial, planning, and legal functions. Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure contractual provisions relating to HSE, quality, environmental compliance, and project controls are effectively administered. Verify contractor compliance with contractual HSE obligations. Support project governance and regulatory compliance requirements. Promote ethical and transparent contract management practices.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management is highly desirable.
• MRICS, MCIArb, or equivalent accreditation is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Minimum 8 years in a Contracts Manager or senior contract administration role.
• Strong experience administering FIDIC-based contracts on projects exceeding USD 250 million.
• Previous experience with consultant, PMC, client-side, or major contractor organizations.
• Extensive experience within Saudi Arabia and the GCC region is highly desirable.

Key Skills

• Contract negotiation and administration expertise.
• Claims analysis and dispute resolution capabilities.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Excellent risk management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic and commercially astute.
• High level of integrity and professional judgment.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage complex contractual matters.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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.

Find out more.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and people.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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Worker Type

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.