Senior Consultant - Contracts Administrator

Turner & Townsend; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a qualified professional for contract management and claims services in Riyadh. The successful candidate will leverage their quantity surveying or civil engineering background to support the growth of the Contract Services division and deliver high-quality client services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This role presents opportunities in various construction sectors and project types.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of providing contract and claims services in the property sector.
• Chartered status (MCIArb, MCIOB, MRICS, FRICS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Contract Development, Contract Management, Dispute Resolution and Claims Management services.
• Support Subject Matter Experts and contribute to the growth of the division.
• Prepare and compile claim reports.
• Manage disputes through arbitration and/or litigation.

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Civil engineering degree

MSc Construction Law (or currently undertaking)

Job description

Overview

Turner & Townsend Contract Services Team delivers Contract Development, Contract Management, Dispute Resolution and Claims Management Services across the region. With experience in a consultancy or contractor organisation, you will have knowledge and hands-on experience of standard forms of contract, claims management, dispute avoidance and/or dispute resolution within the built environment sectors. You will be commercially astute, driven and results oriented, providing best-in-class claims and dispute management advice for our clients.

Individuals will have a quantity surveying, commercial management, engineering and/or legal background and will be able to support our Subject Matter Experts in the region and aid the growth of our high performing Contract Services division.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Contract Development, Contract Management, Dispute Resolution and Claims Management services across the region.
• Support Subject Matter Experts in the region and contribute to the growth of the Contract Services division.
• Engage in a variety of construction sectors and project types, providing client-facing services with strong presentational skills.
• Prepare and compile claim reports and manage disputes through arbitration and/or litigation processes.
• Apply methodical analytical skills with a flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery under challenging scenarios.
• Assist with live contracts and projects in distress and support major bid proposals as needed.

Qualifications

• Quantity surveying, civil engineering or construction management degree.
• MSc Construction Law or similar desirable (or currently undertaking).
• MCIArb, MCIOB, MRICS or FRICS chartered preferred.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable track record of providing contract and claims services in the property sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

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