MEP Contracts Manager

One95 Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,962 - 374,953; Full time

Job summary

One95 Global is seeking an experienced MEP Contracts Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on large-scale construction projects. The successful candidate will review and negotiate contracts, manage claims and disputes, and provide strategic advice to senior management.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in MEP contracts, preferably within UK, European, or Middle Eastern markets. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience managing MEP contracts within the construction industry.
• Experience in UK or European construction markets is highly desirable.
• Strong background working with major contractors on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate MEP contracts and commercial documents.
• Provide strategic commercial and contractual advice to project teams.
• Lead and manage the preparation and resolution of claims and disputes.

Skills

MEP contracts management

Contract negotiations

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Contracts Manager to join their project team in the Middle East, supporting the delivery of large-scale, high-profile construction projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing all contractual and commercial aspects of MEP packages, ensuring effective administration of contracts in line with FIDIC conditions, while protecting the company’s commercial position and supporting successful project delivery.

• Review, draft, and negotiate MEP contracts, subcontract agreements, and commercial documents.
• Lead and manage the preparation, submission, and resolution of claims, variations, and disputes
• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, including notices, correspondence, and reporting
• Provide strategic commercial and contractual advice to project and senior management teams
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee subcontractor contract administration, performance, and compliance.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience managing MEP contracts within the construction industry.
• Experience working in the U.K. OR European construction markets is highly desirable as well as the Middle East (FIDIC contract knowledge).
• Strong background working with major contractors on large‑scale commercial, mixed‑use, or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent understanding of MEP technical disciplines, contractual frameworks, and claims management.
• Experience in the Middle East—ideally Saudi Arabia or the GCC—is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to operate in a corporate environment, supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.