Job Description

Senior Contracts Manager - EPC and Capital Projects - Achieve Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Contracts Manager role with Achieve Group in Dubai is a strategic leadership position supporting large-scale capital expenditure and professional services procurement within the energy sector. This role leads end-to-end contracting, complex negotiations, and governance across high-value EPC and infrastructure initiatives, acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior leadership and project teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 35000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full contracting and procurement lifecycle for capital projects and professional services in alignment with organizational strategy and governance standards
• Drive complex contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and commercial conditions
• Partner with legal, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop robust contracting strategies and frameworks
• Prepare and issue Invitation to Tender documents for major infrastructure and high-value projects
• Establish pre-qualification criteria and oversee selection of contractors, consultants, and advisors
• Develop and issue Request for Proposal documentation for technical studies, feasibility, and advisory services
• Lead tender and proposal evaluations, define assessment methodologies, and present recommendations to decision-makers
• Conduct commercial clarifications and participate in technical meetings prior to contract award
• Provide strategic oversight of post-award contract management including performance, compliance, cost control, variations, and claims
• Establish best practices and governance standards for contract administration to mitigate risks
• Oversee contract close-out activities and capture lessons learned for future procurement strategies
• Maintain comprehensive contract registers, documentation, and audit trails
• Advise leadership on commercial risks, mitigation strategies, and contract performance
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and dashboards on contract KPIs and compliance

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business or an Engineering-related discipline
• Fifteen or more years of relevant experience in contracts management within oil and gas or energy sectors
• Strong experience handling high-value tenders and large-scale EPC projects
• In-depth knowledge of EPC contract structures and commercial practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading teams and managing senior stakeholders

Skills Set

• EPC contracts management
• Capital project procurement
• Commercial negotiation and risk management
• Tendering and proposal evaluation
• Post-award contract administration
• Claims and variation management
• Governance, compliance, and reporting

Why Join Us

• Senior, high-impact role within major energy and infrastructure programs
• Opportunity to shape contracting strategy and governance at enterprise level
• Exposure to complex EPC projects and executive decision-making
• Collaborative and professional leadership environment
• Competitive compensation aligned with seniority and scope

About the Company
Achieve Group is a trusted recruitment and talent advisory firm supporting leading energy and infrastructure organizations. Based in Dubai, Achieve Group partners with employers that value commercial rigor, governance excellence, and long-term leadership capability across complex capital projects.
Job Title Senior Contracts Manager - EPC and Capital Projects - Achieve Group - Dubai, UAE
Senior Contracts Manager - EPC and Capital Projects - Achieve Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Contracts Manager role with Achieve Group in Dubai is a strategic leadership position supporting large-scale capital expenditure and professional services procurement within the energy sector. This role leads end-to-end contracting, complex negotiations, and governance across high-value EPC and infrastructure initiatives, acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior leadership and project teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 35000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full contracting and procurement lifecycle for capital projects and professional services in alignment with organizational strategy and governance standards
• Drive complex contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and commercial conditions
• Partner with legal, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop robust contracting strategies and frameworks
• Prepare and issue Invitation to Tender documents for major infrastructure and high-value projects
• Establish pre-qualification criteria and oversee selection of contractors, consultants, and advisors
• Develop and issue Request for Proposal documentation for technical studies, feasibility, and advisory services
• Lead tender and proposal evaluations, define assessment methodologies, and present recommendations to decision-makers
• Conduct commercial clarifications and participate in technical meetings prior to contract award
• Provide strategic oversight of post-award contract management including performance, compliance, cost control, variations, and claims
• Establish best practices and governance standards for contract administration to mitigate risks
• Oversee contract close-out activities and capture lessons learned for future procurement strategies
• Maintain comprehensive contract registers, documentation, and audit trails
• Advise leadership on commercial risks, mitigation strategies, and contract performance
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and dashboards on contract KPIs and compliance

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business or an Engineering-related discipline
• Fifteen or more years of relevant experience in contracts management within oil and gas or energy sectors
• Strong experience handling high-value tenders and large-scale EPC projects
• In-depth knowledge of EPC contract structures and commercial practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading teams and managing senior stakeholders

Skills Set

• EPC contracts management
• Capital project procurement
• Commercial negotiation and risk management
• Tendering and proposal evaluation
• Post-award contract administration
• Claims and variation management
• Governance, compliance, and reporting

Why Join Us

• Senior, high-impact role within major energy and infrastructure programs
• Opportunity to shape contracting strategy and governance at enterprise level
• Exposure to complex EPC projects and executive decision-making
• Collaborative and professional leadership environment
• Competitive compensation aligned with seniority and scope

About the Company
Achieve Group is a trusted recruitment and talent advisory firm supporting leading energy and infrastructure organizations. Based in Dubai, Achieve Group partners with employers that value commercial rigor, governance excellence, and long-term leadership capability across complex capital projects.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 35000.00
Salary to 50000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required