Job summary
AtkinsRéalis seeks a Commercial / Contracts Manager based in Saudi Arabia to lead contract administration for roads and bridges projects. The role manages FIDIC contracts, claims, change control, payments and commercial risk while supporting procurement, negotiations and dispute resolution.
Key responsibilities
- Lead contract administration for client, consultant, contractor and subcontractor agreements.
- Ensure contractual compliance and maintain contract registers and obligation trackers.
- Assess claims, prepare contractual responses and support dispute resolution.
- Establish and manage change control and variation assessment procedures.
- Identify commercial and contractual risks and maintain risk registers.
- Support tendering, procurement reviews and bid evaluations.
- Review interim payment applications and support payment certification.
- Lead and mentor contract administrators, QS and commercial staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Master's in Construction Law, Commercial Management or MBA is desirable
- MRICS, MCIArb or equivalent accreditation preferred
- Minimum 15 years' contract administration and commercial management experience
- At least 8 years in a Contracts Manager or senior contract role
- Experience administering FIDIC contracts on projects > USD 250m
- Experience with consultant/PMC/client or major contractor organisations
- Extensive experience in Saudi Arabia and the GCC is desirable
Benefits
- Tax-free salary
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Annual leave
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- Annual flight contribution
- Housing and transportation allowances
Skills
FIDICContract administrationClaims managementChange controlCommercial negotiationRisk managementStakeholder managementContract registersReport writingLeadership
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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