Senior Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

An opportunity work for a leading Western consultancy in Doha, Qatar. This is a senior opportunity for a Western educated Senior contracts manage to work on the Doha airport project.

Manages all contract activity for a program of significant size, and represents the Company in negotiations of the most-complex contractual issues with Client. He/she must be fully knowledgeable of all legal, business, financial, and long-term implication of prime contract negotiation and maintenance. Travel to the client's offices or to the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract.

Negotiates the most significant contracts or contract modifications, often under difficult conditions. Draws upon broad prior experience to effectively negotiate the most favourable terms and conditions with prospective and current clients while achieving Company objectives. Identifies risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.

Participates in Division, Company, and Corporate strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, etc.). Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.

Selects personnel, makes staffing assignments, supervises work produced to ensure consistent high-quality performance. Provides training and development for personnel assigned. Keeps subordinates up to date relative to the availability of resource materials dealing with current contract administration and negotiation issues. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

- Recognized degree in Building/Quantity Surveyor or similar
- Minimum 20 years professional experience which include minimum 10 years
- Experience in contracts management in senior position
- Airport project experience preferred
- Knowledge of Primavera preferred

Our client is open to salary but acknowledge this is a senior level position and we want the person to deputize in the absence of the Program Director from time to time. Other usual requirements include stable career history. Middle East experience would be useful in that the candidate is prepared for the intense work environment.

About the Company

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are a niche Recruitment & Search Consultancy specialising in the Construction, Engineering & Finance markets throughout the EMEA region.

Across the globe through focused and insightful management of the recruitment process, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd help to source the most accomplished talent in the market for our clients.

Mr. Terry Forsyth (Manging Director) has over 18 years experience in Senior & Executive Recruitment internationally, with an unrivalled understanding of the Global recruitment process from A-Z

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd vision is to bring the best of international recruitment practices to our clients operating throughout the EMEA region.

Our specialist approach to our search process enables us to advise on the current industry trends, providing our clients with up to date market intelligence, including salary benchmarking, which will enable our clients to attract the best possible talent on the market.

Established in London, we offer multi-country recruitment & search services to our clients in the EMEA region, specialising within the Construction, Engineering & Finance Markets.

We fully understand local based recruitment is also extremely important to many clients, so with the ability to also source & attract local based talent, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are able to offer a fully tailored recruitment & search service to our clients.