Senior Contracts Manager

Atkins Realis Group

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsR alis are currently looking for experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and various locations within UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects within in UAE.

Your role

• Pre and post contract commercial support.
• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs.
• Review of interim valuations and payment certificates.
• Change Management.
• Review of variations and preparation of recommendations.
• Preparation and review of estimates.
• Assisting in risk and value management and cost control functions.
• Assisting in identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Assisting in preparation of progress/ cost reports.
• Reporting to Project Director on all commercial issues.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.

About you

• Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognized University.
• Relevant Experience in Pre and post contract, Commercial Processes, strong admin and QAQC reviewing skills, managing change control process, client facing, knowledge of local market would be a preferable.
• Min 15+ years in pre and post-contract (change management is essential) relevant capacity in contracts and commercial management.
• MRICS mandatory.
• Experience of managing teams and client facing.
• Measurement and quantification of building and infrastructure works.
• Cost estimating of building and infrastructure elements.
• Must have previous experience of FIDIC Contracts.
• Project experience must be broad and include Hospitality, Residential, Leisure and Infrastructure.
• Must have consultant and/or client background for minimum of 3 years.
• Must have minimum of 5 years Middle East experience.
• Knowledge in the use of QS software Cost-X or similar is preferable.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.