Contract Manager

Role: Contracts Manager

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region's most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organisation known for its high-calibre experience in the region's built environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual activities for railway capacity upgrade projects. You will manage multiple construction packages (civil, track, geotechnical, MEP, signaling) ensuring compliance with FIDIC contract conditions while mitigating risks associated with live railway interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and supply agreements for railway infrastructure works, including earthworks and geotechnical packages.
• Coordinate with procurement, QS, planning and cost teams to ensure integrated commercial control.
• Administer FIDIC contracts and manage variations, claims, and extensions of time (EOT) arising from differing ground conditions or design changes.
• Ensure all contractors and subcontractors comply with contractual terms and railway safety protocols.
• Monitor project budgets, cost control, and payment certifications across multiple work packages.
• Manage dispute resolution and assist in preparing documentation for arbitration if necessary.
• Liaise between project managers, legal teams, and client representatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Professional certification (e.g., RICS, CIArb) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 18-25 years of experience in contracts management on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with heavy haul freight rail or mining rail projects is an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contract suites (Red Book, Yellow Book) and local procurement laws.
• Experience managing contractual interfaces on brownfield operational railway sites.

Why Join Compass

• Be part of the supervision leadership team on a landmark high-rise mixed-use development.
• Work with a leading consultancy recognised for quality and delivery excellence.
• Collaborative, professional environment with strong technical leadership.

Application

To express your interest, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team for further discussion.

Website: www.compass-pc.com

Insta: @compass_pc

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.