Senior Contracts Leader for Major Infrastructure

Jacobs; Al Jawf Region; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs, a global engineering and professional services firm, seeks a Senior Contract Manager for a major NEOM programme. You will lead contractual activities, advise on complex negotiations, and ensure robust governance across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with client teams and stakeholders to identify risks, manage claims, and sustain compliant, efficient contract administration. Onsite roles with focus on delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years experience.
• Chartered status with recognised body (RICS/CIOB or equivalent).
• Extensive experience managing contracts on major infrastructure, building or complex development projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, negotiations, risk management, cost planning and claims.
• Proven ability to lead contract activities and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring obligations and timelines are met.
• Review RFPs, tender documents and contract terms to identify risks and non-compliance.
• Lead or support negotiations on high-value contractual matters.
• Provide expert contractual advice to client, project leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor performance, risks, variations, claims and reporting.
• Support negotiation of claims, change requests and contract variations.
• Collaborate with project, commercial, procurement and legal teams to resolve matters.

Skills

Contract leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree (Quantity Surveying/Commercial)

Chartered status

Job description

Jacobs, a global engineering and professional services firm, seeks a Senior Contract Manager for a major NEOM programme. You will lead contractual activities, advise on complex negotiations, and ensure robust governance across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with client teams and stakeholders to identify risks, manage claims, and sustain compliant, efficient contract administration. Onsite roles with focus on delivery.