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Organising Institution / Firm
ENGIE Middle East
Rolling Basis (Official)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (site)
Not Specified
Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract management in a construction environment, preferably in power plants or large‑scale infrastructure projects; proven experience in management of international industrial projects;
Engineering degree or equivalent;
Fluent written and spoken English (Arabic and French a plus);
Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Job
Full Opportunity Brief Contextual OverviewENGIE Middle East, a leading low‑carbon energy and services company, is hiring a Contracts Manager for its Abu Dhabi site. The role focuses on contract administration, risk mitigation, and liaison with project and legal teams for large‑scale infrastructure projects.
Key Eligibility Criteria- Minimum 10years’ contract‑management experience in construction (preferably power‑plant or large‑infrastructure projects).
- Proven experience managing international industrial projects on‑site.
- Engineering degree or equivalent.
- Fluent written and spoken English (Arabic/French a plus).
- Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Monitor and support claims management.
- Review contractual documents to identify risks and optimisation opportunities.
- Ensure contract activities align with project contracts and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement risk‑management strategies.
- Negotiate directly with EPC contractors to resolve contractual issues.
- Manage notifications, changes, contract communications and documentation.
- Liaise with Project Company EMD, Construction Director, Owner’s Engineer and legal team.
- Oversee administration of project bonds, guarantees and insurances.
- Track contract execution against KPIs, deliverables and milestones.
- Provide contractual briefings and advice to project staff.
- Coordinate contractual change requests and approvals.
- Support collection of Return of Experience (REX) / Lessons Learned.
- Promote SHEQ procedures within contract management.
Compensation details (base salary, benefits) are not disclosed in the posting.
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