Contracts Manager – MEP

About the role

Talents Tide is hiring a Contracts Manager for a well‑established MEP company that is part of a leading Dubai‑based holding group. The role involves managing contractual, commercial and claims‑related matters across projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of MEP contracts from negotiation through completion.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, amendments and agreements.
• Manage contractual claims, variations, extensions of time and notices.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance across projects.
• Work closely with Project, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Legal teams.
• Provide contractual guidance to project teams and support resolution of contractual issues.
• Maintain accurate contractual documentation and records.
• Support negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Required profile

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in contracts management.
• MEP background is mandatory.
• Experience with an MEP contractor / engineering & contracting company is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction and MEP contracts, claims, variations and commercial matters.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Immediate joiners or candidates available at short notice will be preferred.

Required skills

• Negotiation
• Commercial matters
• Variations
• Contracts Management
• MEP background