UrbaCon Trading & Contracting is hiring a Senior Contracts Manager in Qatar. This senior role leads contract execution and manages contractual relationships with suppliers of goods and services, as well as internal customers. The aim is to drive best value from the contracts held, so that they are operated in line with relevant guidelines and best practice, remain cost effective and meet organisational requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Leading the negotiation and finalisation of contract terms to secure favourable agreements.
- Overseeing contract management and execution, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.
- Identifying and mitigating risks to contract performance, addressing issues proactively.
- Handling contract disputes and claims to resolve conflicts and limit the impact on project delivery.
- Monitoring contract budgets, managing financial performance and controlling costs.
- Tracking contract performance and deliverables against objectives and KPIs.
- Communicating with clients, contractors and internal teams to keep everyone aligned.
- Maintaining accurate, organised records of contract documentation, including amendments and correspondence.
- Developing and implementing best practices and procedures to improve contract management.
- Supporting HSE initiatives, safety awareness activities and incident reporting in line with company and IMS policies.
What you will need
- Thorough knowledge of contract and tender requirements, including comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
- An understanding of financial, commercial and regulatory principles.
- Working knowledge of Qatar Construction Standards.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills.
- At least 8 years’ working experience, including 5 years in a relevant supervisory position. Two years of GCC experience is a plus.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering, plus a professional FIDIC qualification or chartered membership of a body such as CIOB or RICS.
Skills and competencies
The role calls for agility, AI fluency, resilience and leadership, along with skills in contract negotiating, administration and monitoring, building high-performing teams, driving cost optimisation and building processes and systems.
This vacancy was advertised by UrbaCon Trading & Contracting and checked on 3 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s link or email in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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