Contracts Administrator/Manager

The Highfield Company

Doha, Qatar

Ref: KP700-360

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is one of the largest and most revered building and civils contractors operating in the Middle East. They have several high profile projects in the Gulf and are continually expanding their presence, utilising their reputation and experience in quality flagship projects to make an impact.

They presently have need for a highly experienced Contracts Administrator/Manager to be based in Doha, Qatar.

You will have a detailed understanding of the operation of a Construction company and you will have worked for main contractors for 12+ years on a range of projects; and have been exposed to various conditions of contract. Experience with the FIDIC and / or ICE conditions of contract being a pre-request condition of this appointment.

Ideally you will be a professionally trained/chartered Quantity Surveyor and have substantial experience of delivering this function for a main contractor. You will have a detailed understanding of the functions the contractor has to deliver within the various forms of head contract: traditional, lump sum, cost plus, and design & design. Experience with PFI, PPP and JV’s would be advantageous.

Your commitment to cost control, design management, change management, risk management, estimating, and sub-contracting and supply chain management are all key deliverables within this position.

Claim Management, Dispute resolution and Arbitration/Adjudication experience are pre-requisite conditions for successfully attaining this position.

Requirements

Prerequisites for the position include:
• Experience with blue chip Construction contractors
• At least 12 years experience working in the Gulf region
• Degree qualified – Civil Engineering/ chartered Quantity Surveyor

This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with a highly respected company. Package is negotiable dependent on experience and ticket allowance and a yearly bonus would be provided.

If you are eligible for the role and match all the above criteria please apply now online.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.

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