Senior Contracts Manager

Overview

The Role Job Title : Senior Contracts Manager Location : Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Company : Leading Main Contractor Start Date : Immediate / As soon as possible

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of major construction projects, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and driving successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pre- and post-contract activities for large-scale construction projects.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and other legal agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth contractual operations.
• Provide strategic advice to project teams and senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in contracts management within a main contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other international standard forms of contract.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale construction projects in the Middle East.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Accommodation and transport allowances.
• Annual flights and medical insurance.
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects with a reputable main contractor.

About the company

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are a niche Recruitment & Search Consultancy specialising in the Construction, Engineering & Finance markets throughout the EMEA region. Across the globe through focused and insightful management of the recruitment process, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd help to source the most accomplished talent in the market for our clients. Mr. Terry Forsyth (Managing Director) has over 18 years experience in Senior & Executive Recruitment internationally, with an unrivalled understanding of the Global recruitment process from A-Z. QS Quest Global Markets Ltd vision is to bring the best of international recruitment practices to our clients operating throughout the EMEA region. Our specialist approach to our search process enables us to advise on the current industry trends, providing our clients with up to date market intelligence, including salary benchmarking, which will enable our clients to attract the best possible talent on the market. Established in London, we offer multi-country recruitment & search services to our clients in the EMEA region, specialising within the Construction, Engineering & Finance Markets. We fully understand local based recruitment is also extremely important to many clients, so with the ability to also source & attract local based talent, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are able to offer a fully tailored recruitment & search service to our clients.