Senior Commercial Contracts Manager

OverviewWe are looking for an ambitious and driven Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager to join our successful infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have experience managing the full contract and commercial lifecycle of a major high-speed rail project.ResponsibilitiesManage all commercial aspects of executingthe programme management consultants role on a major high-speed rail project.Monitor and report on contract administration performance by consultants, construction supervisors, and contractors.Interface with other teams to meet overall programme deliverables.Assist in the development of contracts and procurement strategy standards, policies, procedures and best practices.Establish and maintain procedures for award and administration of project contracts where this role is in a pre-contract position.Provide support to the pre-contracts management team to ensure that they meet project objectives by establishing contracts and securing materials, equipment and related services on time and within budget in an ethical manner at all times in accordance with procedures.QualificationsMinimum of 15 years postgraduate experience on a major high-speed rail project.Degree holder in Quantity Surveying or related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering).Professional qualification in MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent is preferable.Sound knowledge of contract administration aspects of a major rail project with substantial experience in contract administration.Experience managing large teams of up to 15 people.Experience in international contracting mechanisms e.g. FIDIC.Experience in assessment of claims and variations on major infrastructure projects.Experienced user of MS Office, contract administration software and project management software.Undergraduate degree or membership of a recognized International Professional Body e.g. MRICS.Previous experience in the Middle East is an advantage.Fluency in English language both written and spoken.Remote WorkNoEmployment TypeFull-time#J-18808-Ljbffr