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Robert Walters

Contracts Manager - Robert Walters Placing the best candidates in legal positions across the Middle East. A new project company in the UAE is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract arrangements and legal agreements for a recently acquired project. This is a hands on, individual contributor role, reporting directly to the CEO. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Draft and manage long term shareholder agreements and non standard contracts between the legal company and O&M contractors.</li> <li>Provide contractual support for the new project company from scratch. </li><li>Collaborate with the CEO, project manager, and legal/asset teams to ensure sound contractual governance.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>10+ years' experience in contracts, legal arrangements, or related roles; formal legal qualification desirable but not essential.</li> <li>Engineering background or experience in utilities/power projects is advantageous.</li> <li>Experience with non standard contracts and project company structures preferred.</li> </ul> Seniority level <ul> <li>Mid Senior level</li> </ul> Employment type <ul> <li>Full time</li> </ul> Job function <ul> <li>Legal</li> <li>Industries: Legal Services</li> </ul> Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Robert Walters by 2x.

Contracts Manager

Saipem

<div>
 
 Saipem
 
 is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is &ldquo;One Company&rdquo; organized into business lines:
 
 Asset Based Services
 
 ,
 
 Drilling
 
 ,
 
 Energy Carriers
 
 ,
 
 Offshore Wind
 
 ,
 
 Sustainable Infrastructures
 
 ,
 
 Robotics &amp; Industrialized Solutions
 
 . Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company&rsquo;s purpose is &ldquo;
 
 Engineering for a sustainable future
 
 &rdquo;. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than
 
 50 countries
 
 around the world and employs about
 
 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities
 
 .
 
 
 
 Purpose of the position:
 
 Contracts Management, you will respond to the Head Legal and Contract Management Department and be part of the Contract Management Supply Chain Team. You will manage and support the Procurement Department for the Middle East Area.
 
 
 
 How can you support us? See below your responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Assist Procurement departments in charge for various Saipem&rsquo;s business lines in managing all the contractual matters relevant to specific RFQ/ITT within the bid commercial phase inherent to materials, services and works Saipem is desirous to purchase or assigned, including, chartering of vessels and the transportation of goods, in respect of Saipem&rsquo;s ongoing projects falling under middle east area;
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 Negotiate vis&agrave;-vis bidders the contractual terms and conditions applying for the purchase of materials or assignment of services or works, including, without limitation, Non-Disclosure Agreement(s), Letter of Intents, Letter of Award, Memoranda of Understandings, General and Special Terms and Conditions (&ldquo;GTC&rdquo;), Project Special Terms and Conditions (&ldquo;STC&rdquo;), draft of Purchase Orders/Service Contracts/Work Contracts conditions, Framework Agreements, BIMCO(s) standards;
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 Liaise with Procurement departments by giving contractual advice as to the drafting of commercial terms and conditions under discussion with bidders in respect of the ITT documents applying on a caseby-case basis in order to suitably address Procurement departments&rsquo; needs;
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 Draw up and provide to Procurement and Project Management departments risks and/or gap analysis between Saipem&rsquo;s contractual documents and clients&rsquo; or bidders&rsquo; Terms and Conditions with the purpose to highlight and keep Procurement and Project Management departments fully aware of those risks, costs and time impacts Saipem may be exposed to on a single project basis;
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 Cooperate, upon request, with both Contract Management PreAward and Execution Phase departments in reviewing Heads of Nominated Subcontractors Agreements (&ldquo;HoNSA&rdquo;) and Nominated Subcontractor Agreements (&ldquo;NSA&rdquo;) in compliance with Saipem&rsquo;s internal procedures as well as claims of particular complexity against suppliers within post-order phase;
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 Review Project STC(s) encompassing flowdown requirements from Projects&rsquo; main contract which must be mandatorily included in each and every subcontract to place along Project supply chain and coordinate with Procurement departments to ultimately finalize Project STC before being dispatched to bidders via relevant RFQ/ITT;
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What are we looking for?
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Master's Degree/bachelor&rsquo;s degree in: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law obtained at a university with reputable standing; Postgraduate degree in the oil and gas industry would be a plus.
 
 
 Admission to the bar either in the EU, the UK or within other common law jurisdictions is preferred;
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
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 At least 5 years&rsquo; experience in oil and gas, energy is a mandatory requirement; nonetheless, any other professional experience gained within other similar industries will be taken into account.
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 Ability to manage complex contracts by providing key solutions to the Procurement department, both from a contractual and commercial perspective;
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 Strong knowledge of common law principles is a must;
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Languages:
 
 Fluency in business English, both oral and written, is a mandatory requirement; knowledge of any other language will be an asset.
 
 
 
 Technical Skills:
 
 Knowledge of maritime law, particularly on BIMCO principles, would be a plus;
 
 
 
 IT Skills:
 
 Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suit Package is essential.
 
 
 
 What Can We Offer You
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Fixed-term contract
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 Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
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 Working model: 48 hours weekly, Monday-Friday.
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 Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
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 Location: UAE, Abu Dhabi
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 We support your development!
 
 Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
 
 
 
 We embrace diversity!
 
 At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
 
 
 
 Safety and Sustainability matter to us!
 
 Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
 
 
 
 Find out more on our career page
 
 
 here
 
 
 
 
 One
 
 vision,
 
 many
 
 paths,
 
 limitless
 
 possibilities.
 
 
 PRIVACY POLICY
 
 
 In accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Data Protection Regulations 2021. (&ldquo;GDPR&rdquo;). All interested candidates (L. 903/03) are invited to consult the privacy policy (art 13, 14, D.Lgs 196/03 and art 13 GDPR 679/16).
 
 
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<div>Title:
Contracts Manager - Commercial Fitout
Job Title: Contracts Manager 
Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi
Project Scope: Warehouse Construction, Refurbishments and Commercial Fit-Out 
Location: Abu Dhabi 
Experience Required: 12-15 years
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
About Company
&quot;Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.&quot;
The project scope encompasses Project Management Consultancy (PMC) to provide services for fit-out, refurbishment, and construction projects related to buildings and Warehouses (non-process related), within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The purpose of the PMC is to oversee all project execution activities on behalf of the Client, and to provide project assurance for a timely completion of construction works within budget and to the required specification. The PMC is required to provide sound project management and controls, contract management, quality management, safety management, and environment management practices in accordance with recognized best practices.
Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Tender and procurement management</li></ul><ul><li>
Hold vendor interaction meetings, pre bid meetings and ensure clarity on queries generated.</li><li>
Coordination with all consultants, ensuring a unified response to the Clients vision, program, and standards.</li><li>
Lead the execution of the project in a time bound manner and hand over the building / other works complete in all respect certified by concerned authorities in the time limit stipulated in the contract agreement of &ldquo;Building Contractor(s)&rdquo;.</li><li>
Provide adequate and correct documentation of the project for dealing with legal and contractual aspects of the work.</li><li>
Review any claim submitted by Consultant/Contractor/s and solve any disputes, making sound recommendations to the Client.</li><li>
Review the Design Consultant justification and recommendations for changes in terms of design, quantities, and specifications etc. when needed and obtain necessary approvals from the Client.</li><li>
Coordinate, manage, and take necessary action to avoid or minimize arbitration cases against the Client by any other party. In the event of arbitration cases. PMC will prepare claims/ counter claims, attend hearings and provide all necessary assistance to the Client until final settlement of disputes.</li><li>
Provide all DOCUMENT / reports / statements of facts / counter statement of facts for settling Audit observations and arbitration cases etc. including attending the hearings as and when required by the Client and providing necessary support as may be required by the Client.</li></ul><ul><li>Keeping Real Estate Manager &amp; SVP well informed of progress and rising issues, seeking early support when necessary</li><li>Engagement with the development teams to align design outputs with budget, schedule, and phasing requirements.</li><li>
Provide contractual support to the Clients project teams.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor contract compliance, addressing deviations with the Client teams.</li><li>Assist in contract negotiations, claims management, and dispute resolution.</li><li>Prepare and review financial and commercial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul>
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>
Degree in Engineering, Law or Quantity Surveying. MRICS or equivalent certification is preferred.</li><li>
12-15 years of contracts management experience in large scale commercial construction and refurbishment projects</li><li>
UAE/regional construction experience is important</li></ul> 
Technical Skills<ul><li>
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control software</li><li>
Proficiency in contract management software (e.g. Oracle Primavera Unifier).</li><li>
Demonstrated skill in management of building projects delivery, utilities programs delivery and project management.</li><li>
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines.</li><li>
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal in English.</li></ul>
Soft Skills<ul><li>
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.</li><li>
A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.</li><li>
Negotiation and stakeholder management.</li><li>
Strong organizational and project management abilities.</li><li>
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.</li></ul></div>

Contracts Manager - Commercial Fitout

Michael Page

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role plays a critical part in overseeing regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, and legal frameworks across multiple project phases. Operating within the power and utilities sector, the role requires deep familiarity with industry specific contracts and regulatory structures within a complex infrastructure environment. Client Details A new entity backed by a well established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale. Description <ul> <li>Lead the legal and contractual strategy across all phases of the project, ensuring alignment with regulatory and commercial goals.</li> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including PPA, O&M, LTSA, Fuel Supply, and EPC contracts.</li> <li>Manage correspondence and relationships with counterparties to protect legal and commercial interests.</li> <li>Oversee compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including permits, certifications, and statutory registrations.</li> <li>Support corporate governance through preparation of board resolutions, shareholder documentation, and statutory filings.</li> <li>Coordinate with external legal counsel and advisors on specialised matters and dispute resolution.</li> <li>Collaborate with finance and technical teams to finalise settlement systems and ensure contractual obligations are met.</li> </ul> Profile <ul> <li>Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 8 years focused on contract management in the power/utilities sector.</li> <li>Strong understanding of IWPP frameworks and key agreements such as PPA, EPC, O&M, LTSA, and Fuel Supply contracts.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi stakeholder environments and regulatory compliance in the UAE.</li> <li>Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high value commercial contracts with strategic impact.</li> <li>Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic would be advantageous.</li> </ul> Job Offer <ul> <li>Attractive compensation package.</li> <li>Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an impactful role.</li> </ul> Skills contracts, IWPP, power, power purchase agreements, utilities

Legal Contracts Manager - Utilities/Power

<div>Title:
Senior Contracts Manager - Aldar FW
Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the bidding, purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products or services. Interfaces with internal functions to evaluate contract compliance Under broad direction, is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related disciplines or sub-groups within a function. Manages the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to managers or professional staff. Participates in the development of functional strategy and may be responsible for global processes and procedures. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 12+ years of experience, 3+ of which should be in management.</div>

Senior Contracts Manager - Aldar FW

consultant chss

Job Description: Contracts &amp; Procurement ManagerPosition: Contracts &amp; Procurement ManagerExperience Required: Minimum 10 years of total experience, including at least 2 years in the same position within a related industryEducation: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Civil Engineering preferred)Availability: Immediate JoinerLocation: Abu DhabiIndustry: Building &amp; Infrastructure ProjectsType: Consultancy Experience RequiredKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage all contractual and commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Lead the full procurement process for both design consultants and construction contractors, from prequalification to contract award.</li><li>Prepare, review, and negotiate contract documents, agreements, and commercial terms ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.</li><li>Provide expert advice on contractual risks, claims, variations, and dispute resolution.</li><li>Coordinate with internal project teams, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement and contract management.</li><li>Prepare procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluation reports, and recommendations for award.</li><li>Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.</li><li>Support budgeting, cost control, and commercial reporting activities.</li><li>Ensure adherence to UAE regulations, company policies, and project requirements.</li></ul>Key Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 2 years specifically in a Contracts &amp; Procurement Manager role.</li><li>Strong competence in contractual and commercial matters.</li><li>Solid experience in the procurement process for design consultants and construction packages.</li><li>Prior consultancy experience is essential.</li><li>Experience with building and infrastructure projects.</li><li>Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.</li><li>Strong knowledge of contract forms (e.g., FIDIC) and construction industry standards.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple packages and work under tight timelines.</li><li>Immediate joiner highly preferred.</li><li>Based in or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.</li></ul>Qualified Candiadtes can share cv on whatsapp : +971 56 446 4212Job Type: Full-time

Contracts & Procurement Manager

Zaad Development

<div>
 
 The Contract Manager will manage the contract administration and the technical aspects of Preparing and the negotiation of the company's RFP, RFQ&rsquo;s and contracts including contracts with Clients and contracts related to projects, operations, supporting services etc.
 
 
 Will be in charge of the pre- and post-contract management activities in addition to coordination with the group legal department.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pre-construction Phase Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage pre-contract activities internally and externally, coordinating with the legal and procurement teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review, prepare, and validate RFPs, tender documents, contracts, and contract management plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement contract management procedures aligned with project value and company standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support tender management by providing contractual advice, handling clarifications, attending negotiation meetings, and mitigating contractual risks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate contract execution with procurement to ensure favorable terms.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Construction Phase Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare and execute contract documents upon award, ensuring compliance and favorable terms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage all contract correspondence, notices, letters, bonds, insurances, and certificates with the Project Manager and legal team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee change control, variations, claims, and disputes, assessing contractual implications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support Project Managers in identifying and mitigating contractual risks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide ongoing contractual and commercial guidance, maintaining company policies and procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare monthly reports on contractual performance, trends, risks, and deviations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform additional duties as assigned.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills required
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s in Civil Engineering; RICS or AACE certification; law degree preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 15 years&rsquo; experience, including 7 years as Contract Manager; experience with PMC, developers, and large, complex UAE projects preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of FIDIC and UAE contract forms, with experience in pre- and post-contract management, drafting, change management, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Skilled in contract negotiation, implementing new contract suites, and managing high-value projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in MS Office; strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills in English.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with specialist Quantity Surveying.
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to work independently and as part of a team; capable of coaching and building small teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional, disciplined, ambitious, customer-focused, flexible, and able to perform under pressure.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 **
 
 Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the role.
 
 
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