ENGIE is hiring a Contract Manager to oversee contract compliance and risk management for a landmark 1,500 MW Solar PV Project in Abu Dhabi. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the UAE’s vision for a sustainable energy future. You will be instrumental in contract negotiation, compliance, claims management, and maintaining stakeholder relationships, working in a dynamic multinational environment focused on renewable energy and innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all contract management activities align with project agreements and regulatory standards.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and support project team awareness of contractual obligations.

• Lead negotiations and maintain compliance with EPC contract and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

• Administer change requests, contractual documentation, and compliance reporting.

• Monitor contract performance against KPIs: milestones, claims, deliverables.

• Coordinate project bonds, guarantees, and insurances as per contractual terms.

• Manage stakeholder communication: internal departments, EPC contractors, government entities, and the offtaker.

• Support legal team in reviewing critical contractual correspondences.

• Foster strong relationships with local communities and project partners.

• Promote safety, sustainability, and quality standards across contract management.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 10 years of contract management experience in construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in power or renewable energy sectors.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field.

• Certification such as CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager) preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic is a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office and other contract database platforms.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Experience working in joint ventures and multinational environments.

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Cultural awareness and adaptability in diverse work environments.

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Project Company Management, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, HSE, Finance, HR teams.

• External: EPC Contractor, Offtaker, Regulatory Authorities, and other stakeholders.