Job Description

Managing and leading the administration of the O&M Contracts, undertaking commercial activities, and representing the organization in negotiations of the most-complex contractual issues. Ensuring liaison with the required departments to ensure compliance with any legal, financial, and corporate protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Direct liaison with the client, providing progress reports and advising on any contractual risks and opportunities.
• Responsible for the accurate administration of Contracts and the timely execution of the applicable clauses as required.
• Drafting contractual reports and correspondence.
• Liaison with the Claims Manager to ensure a robust response in compliance with the Contract.
• Ensuring the O&M Contractors fulfilment of all contractual obligations in accordance with the Contract.
• Provision of all the technical data to the Contract Administration Senior Manager.
• Preparation of contractual presentations.
• Driving progression via contractual progress meetings.
• Addressing change and claim matters.
• Participating in contractual negotiations.
• Ensuring that all Project departments understand and adhere to the contractual obligations.
• Client facing and attendance of commercial meetings.
• Dispute resolution participation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree required in relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience
• Experience in Middle East for a minimum of 3 years.

Professional Membership with a recognized institution e.g., MRICS, MCIARB

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE :

• Proven track record of managing complex projects/contracts.
• Experience in administering and managing various forms of Contract including standard form and bespoke.
• Experience in the Railway industry is a must.
• Knowledge of Operations and Maintenance Contracts
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements involved in specific contracts.

Experience in managing certification of contractor's payment applications

SKILLS & APTITUDES :

• Team working and Interpersonal skills

• Drafting of formal correspondence and presentations

• Dispute avoidance/resolution skills

• Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication skills

ADDITIONAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to communicate in Arabic (Preferred)
• Competence in Project Management IT systems e.g., MS Office, Primavera

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.