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<div>WSP are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will support our Transport &amp; Infrastructure business, managing commercial and contractual aspects of major projects in the region. This role will focus on design consultancy projects but will also consider candidates with strong construction experience, provided they bring robust claims management expertise and proven client-facing capabilities.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Lead and manage all contractual and commercial aspects of transport &amp; infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi and across the region.
</li><li>Administer consultancy contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
</li><li>Prepare, review, and negotiate claims, variations, change orders, and contractual correspondence.
</li><li>Manage dispute resolution processes, including preparation of submissions and negotiation with clients and contractors.
</li><li>Provide contractual advice and support to project managers and design teams.
</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary commercial point of contact.
</li><li>Develop and implement contract management procedures and best practices across projects.
</li><li>Ensure that risks are properly identified, assessed, and mitigated.
</li><li>Mentor and guide junior team members in commercial and contract management practices.</li></ul></div>
 <div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or related discipline.
</li><li>Minimum of 12&ndash;15 years&rsquo; experience in contract and commercial management, with at least 5 years in the Middle East.
</li><li>Strong background in transport &amp; infrastructure projects (experience in design consultancy preferred; construction experience considered).
</li><li>Proven track record in claims preparation, negotiation, and resolution.
</li><li>Solid understanding of FIDIC and other forms of contracts commonly used in the Middle East.
</li><li>Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
</li><li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
</li><li>Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
</li><li>Fully fluent in English.
</li></ul>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
 With us, you can. Apply today.</div> <div></div>

Senior Contracts Manager

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div>Company Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world&rsquo;s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world&rsquo;s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com 
Job Description 
We are looking for ambitious and driven Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager to be part of our successful infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing the full contract and commercial lifecycle of a major high-speed rail project.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Management of all the commercial aspects of executing the programme management consultant&rsquo;s role on a major high-speed rail project</li><li>
Manages the monitoring and reporting of contracts administration performance by Consultants, Construction Supervisors and Contractors</li><li>
Interface with other teams to meet overall program deliverables</li><li>
Assists in the development of the contracts and procurement strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices</li><li>
Establishing and maintaining procedures for award and administration of Project contracts where this role is in a pre-contract position</li><li>
Provides support to the pre-contracts management team to ensure that they meet the Project objectives by establishing contracts and securing materials, equipment and related services on time and within budget, in an ethical manner at all times, in accordance with procedures</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Minimum of 15 years post graduate experience with experience in major high speed rail project</li><li>
Degree holder in Quantity Surveying, or related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering.</li><li>
Professionally qualified in MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent is preferable</li><li>
Sound knowledge of the contract administration aspects of a major rail project with substantial experience in contract administration</li><li>
Experience in managing large teams of up to 15 people</li><li>
Experience in international contracting mechanisms e.g. FIDIC</li><li>
Experience in the assessment of claims and variations on major infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Experienced user of MS Office, contract administration software and project management software</li><li>
Undergraduate degree or membership of a recognized International Professional Body e.g. MRICS</li><li>
Previous experience in the Middle East is an advantage</li><li>
Fluency in English language both written and spoken</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.<div></div>
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</div>

Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager

Penspen

<div>
 
 
 Senior Contract Manager - UAE
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Onsite - Abu Dhabi office
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 Circa 40k AED a month
 
 
 
 Negotiable Depending On Experience And Skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you a Contracts Manager based in the UAE region or in the UK looking for that next Senior role with UAE; USA or UK Experience?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please ONLY apply if you are happy to reside in and around Abu Dhabi and are able to work from the office and have the skills stated below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Main Purpose Of Role
 
 
 
 The Senior Contract Manager is responsible for managing all Legal &amp; Commercial affairs related to the structure of the organisation in the region, its commercial licenses and compliance. This role is responsible for providing advice on contractual and legal matters including contract formation, contract negotiation, project issues and disputes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A graduate University Degree in relevant Degree (e.g. Contract Law)
 </li>
 <li>
 At least 15 years experience in the same role or in the administration and management of Contracts (preferably with Middle East experience).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge / Experience (Skills)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Risk awareness, Quality consciousness, Cost consciousness, Negotiation skills, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Result Oriented, Proactive approach, Ability to work under pressure;
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of technical and commercial disciplines related to oil and gas development Projects, Exposure to EPC environment;
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of legal and contractual laws governing Projects;
 </li>
 <li>
 Considerable knowledge of contract law, contract management, financial management of projects, project controls, risk management principles, excellent experience reviewing, amending and negotiating insurances and bonds during pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
 </li>
 <li>
 Skills in strategy formulation, negotiation and relationship building;
 </li>
 <li>
 Competent in advising on contracts and other legal documents and able to co-ordinate, gather, analyse and understand complex information;
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in International markets (preferably in the Middle East and APAC);
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with Clients, Partners, Subcontractors and Company staff;
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to discuss and present subject matter in an effective, legible and confident manner;
 </li>
 <li>
 Must have strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Commercial Management &ndash; responsible for advising on the commercial and legal risks across a range of matters from project tenders to creation of operating entities in new territories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Governance &ndash; providing direction on the execution of projects to ensure they are executed in accordance with the contractual terms and all relevant processes and procedures to ensure they meet Penspen&rsquo;s objectives, strategic direction, and financial viability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Compliance &ndash; continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly, including monitoring of sanctions which may also affect the company group.
 </li>
 <li>
 Entity Management &ndash; ensure compliance with and be responsible for the formation and dissolution of entities or changes in entity structures at a country level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance - work with internal stakeholders to develop and/or refine policies and procedures for relevant regulatory compliance requirements, including data privacy, competition law, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, human rights, human trafficking, anti-tax evasion and other similar requirements. Oversee the implementation of Group compliance policies and procedures through appropriate training and communication where necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Capability building - Implementing appropriate training programs to help embed compliance programs within the business and ensure a consistent level of understanding by colleagues around the world.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Review &ndash; ensure client and supplier contracts are well negotiated, robust and apportion risk appropriately, are well understood and in accordance with Penspen principles. Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities in the required regions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proposal Input &ndash; create innovative solutions to legal and commercial issues in bids and contracts. Liaise with Finance Department and the parent company, where applicable, for any necessary sureties.
 </li>
 <li>
 Policies and Procedures &ndash; ensure legal and commercial matters are appropriately considered and represented in any/ all business initiatives, working with, and managing outside counsel as necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Enterprise Risk Management - contribute to the management of enterprise risk through management of the Regional Risk Register, compliance activities, maintaining a commercial, regulatory and ethical balance and escalating key risk matters as appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Due Diligence &ndash; ensure the relevant due diligence for suppliers, clients and other third parties is undertaken and any risk identified at an early stage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Dispute Resolution &ndash; ensure client, supplier and other disputes are managed effectively. Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with external lawyers where required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder management &ndash; build strong working relationships up and down the organisation, with Regional Leadership Team peers and with client representatives to support commercial decision-making and client negotiation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Insurance &ndash; ensure the relevant contractual insurance requirements are fulfilled and assist as necessary with any other insurances and renewals.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If you have the skills and would like to apply click and follow the process
 
 
 
 https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/senior-contract-manager---uae-588063.html
 
 
</div>

Senior Contract Manager - UAE

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Senior Contracts Engineer

Abu Dhabi

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated PMC Senior Contracts Engineer to join our PMC team for a major onshore oil &amp; gas project. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of contract management, tendering processes, and commercial negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Prepare, review, and manage all contractual documentation related to EPC contractors and subcontractors.</li>
<li>Lead the tendering process including pre-qualification, bid evaluation, and contract award recommendations.</li>
<li>Monitor contractor compliance with contractual terms and obligations.</li>
<li>Advise project management on contract risks, mitigations, and opportunities.</li>
<li>Support change management processes, including claims, variations, and extensions of time.</li>
<li>Liaise with legal, procurement, and project control teams for alignment on contract matters.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li>
</ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering</li>
<li>Minimum 15+ years of experience in contract management within the oil &amp; gas sector, specifically 5+ years in GCC.</li>
<li>Previous experience in a PMC role is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office tools.</li>
<li>Experience with ADNOC Preferred</li></ul> 

If interested, please apply to the link below 
https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/senior-contracts-engineer-596653.html</div>
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Senior Contracts Engineer

PureHealth

<div>
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Assistant Manager &ndash; Contracts
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Objective:
 
 
 
 The Assistant Manager &ndash; Contracts will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with vendors, clients, and other stakeholders. The role supports the Contracts team in ensuring legal, regulatory, and organizational compliance while minimizing risk and aligning contract terms with company objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with company policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with internal departments to identify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure alignment with operational, commercial, financial, and legal requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain standardized contract templates tailored to business needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate and finalize contract terms with external stakeholders and partners.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and monitor contract execution for vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and process contract amendments, renewals, and extensions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support execution teams to ensure contract milestones and deliverables are met on time.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present contract terms and conditions for internal stakeholder review and approval.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze potential legal and business risks associated with specific contract provisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with contract deadlines, obligations, and performance conditions (e.g., payment terms, delivery timelines, etc.).
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain an organized system for storing and managing physical and digital contract records.
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow up on pending contracts or requests requiring additional documentation or clarification.
 </li>
 <li>
 Propose improvements to enhance contract management processes, systems, and workflows.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus).
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of contract law, legal principles, and commercial terms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven negotiation and analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Assistant Contract Manager

<div>Company Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world&rsquo;s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world&rsquo;s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com 
Job Description 
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate should have extensive pre-contract experience and a strong background in real estate sector, with a focus on commercial real estate.
You will play a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget while maintaining quality.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities.</li><li>
Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions, including value engineering.</li><li>
Conduct risk assessments and ensure contingency budgets are managed appropriately.</li><li>
Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting any deviations from the budget.</li><li>
Review and analyze project costs, including Preliminaries, Overheads, and materials.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory bodies.</li><li>
Mentor and train junior cost managers.</li><li>
Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the project is managed effectively.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Education:
<ul><li>Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is highly preferred.</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>
10+ years in cost management, with a strong focus on pre-contract.</li><li>
Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder coordination.</li><li>
Understanding of local cost benchmarks.</li><li>
GCC/UAE market experience is advantageous but not mandatory.</li></ul>
Technical Skills:<ul><li>
Proficiency in cost planning, estimating, and tender documentation.</li><li>
Ability to present cost strategies and reports to clients and senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong understanding of various methods of measurement (e.g., NRM, POMI, CESMM).</li><li>
Skilled in measurement software such as CostX or similar.</li></ul>
Leadership:<ul><li>
Ability to lead cost management activities across multiple projects.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Capable of mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.<div></div>
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</div>

Senior Cost Manager (Pre-contract)

Johnson Controls

<div>What you will do 
The Senior Sales Engineer- Service &amp; Maintenance is a key role, reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, responsible for our Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Infrastructure sectors in Abu Dhabi. You will be based in Abu Dhabi and will be part of the service and maintenance sales team that is focused on expanding our footprint and customer base to achieve our strong growth objectives. The team focuses on Selling Service and Maintenance Contracts for Fire Protection and Fire Detection Systems. 
 
You will concentrate on selling Annual Maintenance Contracts, Installation Solutions, Upgradation Jobs and growing our market share with new clients which includes Facility Management Companies, Real Estate Firms, MEP Contractors, Consultant &amp; End Users. As a member of this team, you will work in a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to deliver our business objectives for our UAE region. 
How you will do it 
As a Senior Sales Engineer you will use your in-depth technical expertise in Fire Protection and Detection products to chase, qualify and close new sales opportunities by generating new leads, attending presentations or meeting with clients, creating competitive, high-quality proposals, and taking part in the tendering and bidding process. You will support the Senior Sales Manager with any task or objective assigned and liaise, consult and co-operate with other Departments in the process of producing commercial proposals. You will liaise with the internal technical &amp; Sales team to meet the client requirements. Key requirement is the ability of estimate manpower required to quote for annual maintenance contract and modification projects. 
You will prepare and issue quotations in coordination with the estimation team. You&rsquo;ll demonstrate your expertise by differentiating Johnson Controls, leveraging your market understanding of our competitor&rsquo;s strategies, products and services. 
 
You are focused on seeking and developing long term customer relationships, and self-motivated to drive your territory growth. You&rsquo;re determined and consistent in your approach to work, managing multiple priorities simultaneously because of your excellent planning and time management skills.
What we look for
Required<ul><li>
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering as applicable.</li><li>
Minimum 6 years&rsquo; experience in selling Maintenance &amp; Service contracts specifically for Fire Protection and Detection Products and Systems (Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Alarm System, Central Battery System, Sprinklers System, Fire Fighting Pumps, Fire Suppression Systems, VESDA &hellip;etc.) within the UAE market.</li><li>
Proven track record of generating business through FM companies, end users and general contractors dealing with Fire Systems.</li><li>
Must be well versed with local civil defense rules &amp; basic NFPA standards.</li><li>
Proven track record of achieving sales for Fire portfolio within the UAE market.</li><li>
Proficient with Fire Products.</li><li>
Excellent presentation and communication skills.</li><li>
Highly customer oriented.</li><li>
Quality focus and self-driven personality.</li><li>
Determined, results driven and strong sales drive</li><li>
Fluent language skills in English.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple tasks.</li><li>
UAE driving license is a must.</li><li>
The ability to use Salesforce CRM Software is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Senior Sales Engineer - Fire, Service & Maintenance

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