- Lead contract strategy on a portfolio of landmark development projects.
- Shape commercial outcomes and risk management at a senior leadership level.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading development organization with a significant portfolio of large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects across the region. As part of its continued growth, the organization is seeking a senior contracts leader to drive contractual excellence, mitigate commercial risk, and support successful project delivery.

Job Description

- Lead the contracts function across multiple development and construction projects.
- Develop and implement contract management strategies that protect commercial and business interests.
- Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
- Review, draft, and amend contracts to ensure appropriate risk allocation and contractual protections.
- Advise senior leadership on contractual matters, commercial exposures, and mitigation strategies.
- Oversee claims management, dispute avoidance, and resolution processes across the project portfolio.
- Support procurement and tendering teams throughout contractor selection and contract award activities.




- Ensure contract administration processes are effectively managed post-award and throughout project execution.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a specialist contracts team while promoting best practice across the business.
- Work closely with project, legal, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure contractual compliance and successful project outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Contracts Director should have:

- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in contract management within large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or development environments.
- Robust expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, commercial risk assessment, and contract administration.
- Proven track record managing claims, disputes, contractual correspondence, and complex stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and supporting multiple high-value projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer

- A competitive annual salary ranging from AED 540,000 to AED 650,000.
- Permanent position located in Dubai within the property industry.

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📌 Director of Contracts - Mixed Use Developments - RE Developer (Australia)
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 Australia