Manager - Contracts - UAE National

Job description / Role

In this role, you will be responsible for budget planning, risk analysis, tender management, vendor negotiations, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. You will work cross-functionally with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure commercial integrity and drive project success from pre-award to contract close-out.

Client Details

A semi-government entity in Dubai.

Description

* Lead the full contract life-cycle including drafting, negotiation, execution, and closure.
* Issue inquiries, evaluate bids, and manage tendering and award processes.
* Prepare and monitor project budgets and cost estimates, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence.
* Conduct cost analysis, value engineering, and prepare bills of quantities.
* Assess contractor claims, variations, and ensure timely and accurate payments.
* Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (civil, MEP, etc.) to evaluate material requirements and procurement strategies.
* Perform risk analysis and ensure all contracts comply with legal and internal policy standards.
* Generate reports for management to track progress, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Ensure financial and contractual integrity in all project transactions and documentation.

Job Offer

* Impactful Work - You'll play a key role in high-visibility projects that shape the future landscape of Dubai.
* Professional Growth - Join a team where your commercial expertise will be valued and where continuous learning is actively encouraged.

* UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, or a related field.
* 4-6 years of experience, with at least 3 years managing complex contracts in the real estate sector.
* Strong knowledge of contract law, construction law, and project risk management.
* Skilled in Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Proven experience in vendor management, cost control, and stakeholder coordination.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.