Job summary
Contracts Manager at AtkinsRéalis based in the Saudi site offices, overseeing contract activities for a rail construction project. The role leads negotiations, manages contractual risks and claims, provides technical data and progress reports, and coordinates with departments to ensure contractual compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Administer all project contracts and ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements
- Lead negotiations with clients, contractors and stakeholders on complex contractual matters
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks and advise on opportunities and threats
- Provide regular contractual progress reports to client and internal stakeholders
- Coordinate with Claims Manager to respond to contractual claims
- Supply required technical data to the Contract Administration Senior Manager
- Prepare and deliver contractual presentations when required
- Drive contractual progress through meetings and interdepartmental liaison
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or related field
- Master’s degree preferred
- Professional contracts certification (e.g., CPCM) is desirable
- Minimum 12 years’ contract management experience, preferably construction/infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of contract law and construction contracts; FIDIC familiarity is a plus
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Prior rail or transportation project experience is advantageous
Benefits
- Tax-free salary
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Annual leave
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus program
- Annual flight contribution
- Transportation and housing allowances
- Employee wellbeing program
Skills
Contract ManagementNegotiationRisk ManagementClaims ManagementFIDICContract LawStakeholder ManagementReportingLeadershipProject Management
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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