Black Pearl Consult

Contract and Claims Lead (Arabic Speaking)

Black Pearl Consult  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description


We are assisting a large infrastructure firm based in the UAE to recruit for a well experienced Contracts and Lead specialist with extensive experience in large projects. T
he Contracts Team Lead will support the Contracts Manager in overseeing a large portfolio of contracts and managing complex contractual and commercial matters.


Key responsibilities will include:


  • Managing contracts throughout the contract lifecycle and ensuring contractual obligations are properly administered.

  • Reviewing and managing
    claims, variations, change orders and contractual entitlements
    .

  • Assessing
    EOT, delay, disruption and other commercial/contractual claims
    .

  • Managing contractual notices, correspondence, supporting documentation and contract records.

  • Identifying contractual and commercial risks and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.

  • Supporting the administration of
    EPC, project, supply and operational contracts
    .

  • Reviewing contract performance and addressing issues with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

  • Supporting commercial negotiations, claims resolution and dispute avoidance.

  • Working closely with Projects, Procurement/Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders.

  • Providing technical guidance to the contracts team and supporting the Contracts Manager in maintaining appropriate controls across a high-volume contract portfolio.


Requirements


To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Extensive
    Contracts Management experience on large-scale projects
    .

  • Strong hands-on experience in
    claims management, variations and EOTs
    .

  • Strong knowledge of
    FIDIC contracts
    , preferably supported by formal FIDIC qualification/certification or training.

  • Good understanding and practical experience of
    EPC contracts
    and contractual risk allocation.

  • Experience reviewing contractual risks, liabilities and commercial exposure.

  • Exposure to utilities, power, water, energy, infrastructure or other major capital projects would be highly advantageous.

  • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and contractual problem-solving skills.

  • Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.

    • To view other requirements, please visit our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com
    Black Pearl Consult

    About Black Pearl Consult

    Struggling to attract qualified candidates, retain top talent, or align your workforce with business goals?

    Black Pearl is a recruitment and human resources consultancy that provides tailored talent acquisition, HR advisory, and workforce planning solutions for companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.

    We partner with organizations to address key challenges like high turnover, skills gaps, employee engagement, and organizational restructuring. Whether you're looking for executive search services, Emiratization support, onboarding strategies, or outsourced HR solutions—we can help.

    Our team brings deep expertise across healthcare recruitment, engineering and construction hiring, tech and digital talent sourcing, and hospitality staffing. We also support clients with employer branding, compensation benchmarking, and HR compliance advisory.

    Ready to transform your people strategy? Let’s talk.

    📞 +971 58 125 7276

    📩 bibin@blackpearlconsult.com

    🌐 www.blackpearlconsult.com

    talent acquisition | executive search | workforce planning | HR consultancy UAE | recruitment agency in GCC | Emiratization support | outsourced HR services | employee engagement strategies | compensation benchmarking | onboarding and retention | staffing solutions | healthcare recruitment | engineering hiring | hospitality talent sourcing | tech recruitment | team building

    Industry
    HR & Recruiting
    Company Size
    11-50 employees
    Headquarters
    Abu Dhabi, AE
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    blackpearlconsult.com
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