Contract Manager (Post‑contracts)

About the role

We are seeking a Contract Manager (Post‑contracts) to oversee contract administration and commercial management for a leading client in Dubai. This is a 12‑month contract position, renewable, focused on ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage post‑contract administration and commercial activities in line with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Prepare budgetary cost advice, accurate cost estimates, and order‑of‑magnitude estimates for projects.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, prepare bid summaries, and support procurement activities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to protect the organisation's interests.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout design and delivery lifecycle.
• Manage tendering processes, contractor evaluations, contract awards, and procurement activities.
• Review bills of quantities, contractor valuations, variations, claims, contractual notices, and payment recommendations.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical and other disciplines to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Prepare management reports and maintain effective commercial and contractual governance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience within developers/project management consultancies in the GCC region.
• At least 4 years of managerial‑level experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial management and claims administration.
• Experience across residential, infrastructure and building projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Immediate availability or able to start within 30 days of offer acceptance.