Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Atkins

Réalis

Atkins

Réalis is currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team and work on newly awarded projects across various sectors and locations within the UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high‑profile projects.

Atkins

Réalis seeks a senior professional with a proven record in large multi‑functional projects, strong negotiation and claims experience, and a comprehensive understanding of contract and framework agreements. The role will involve reviewing, drafting and managing contracts, evaluating operations at every project phase, and ensuring compliance with commercial and contractual terms.

• Expert in reviewing, understanding and applying contracts and framework agreements.
• Experience drafting contract particulars and appendices, compiling tender documents, negotiating tenders, and providing analysis and recommendations.
• Capable of reviewing existing operations through all project pre‑ and post‑contract phases, both in office and on site.
• Assess strengths and weaknesses and assist in compiling bespoke processes covering quality, progress, commercial matters, contractual matters, value, safety, design and construction.
• Demonstrable track record as a Commercial / Contracts Manager delivering large multi‑functional projects.
• Strong negotiation and claims experience on major projects.
• Proven commercial and contractual acumen.
• Management of contractual correspondence, providing advice and drafting appropriate responses.
• Knowledge of project controls, especially change management procedures.
• Comfortable with planning, analysis and managing process and commercial considerations – capable of driving successful delivery.
• Effective at building good working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with clients.
• Assess and evaluate independent consultants appointed by the client, reviewing and reporting on their compliance with contractual terms and obligations.
• Assess and evaluate Atkins
  
  Réalis compliance with contractual terms and obligations, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Reports directly to the Commercial Director for PDO, integrating fully with the PDO team and supporting PMC’s where applicable with contract administration and management.
• Deputies for PDO Commercial Director when required.

• Degree qualified (BSc / MSc) with professional recognition (MRICS / FRICS) and senior professional level experience in project delivery of large projects.
• 10+ years of experience, preferably similar to this client / consultant project / role.
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing