Contracts Manager

Role overview

Currie & Brown is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its Abu Dhabi team, supporting infrastructure and mixed-use development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Examine plans, specifications, and contract documents to make sure the right equipment, materials, and subcontracted services are sourced and ordered.
• Manage client relationships and prepare commercial and contract-related reports in line with client expectations.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle from creation through closeout.
• Set contract terms and conditions, negotiate where needed, and award supplier contracts or advise on award decisions.
• Update and maintain existing agreements as project needs change.
• Clarify contractual terms and conditions for managers and other stakeholders.
• Plan delivery timelines, track progress, and coordinate with clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Support the development and rollout of commercial strategies.
• Assess risks connected to specific contract provisions.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, owners, and other parties to keep project objectives on track.
• Ensure all contractual deadlines, obligations, and conditions are met.
• Keep well-organized physical and digital records.

Required profile

• Solid prior experience in contract management.
• Working knowledge of legal requirements related to contracts.
• Strong written communication and drafting ability.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify mistakes.
• Good analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Comfort working with people at different seniority levels, including internal teams and external partners.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.

Company values

Currie & Brown describes its culture as collaborative and open, with an emphasis on long-term thinking, meeting commitments, and supporting people at every stage of their careers. The company promotes inclusion, compassion, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow across sectors and international environments. Backed by its parent company, it operates independently and works directly with leading partner brands through Dar Group.