Contracts Manager

About the role

Hyde Park Developments is looking for a Contracts Manager to lead and govern the company's contracts at a corporate level. The role ensures that all commercial engagements are commercially sound, risk-controlled and aligned with approved development and investment strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Establish, manage and continuously improve contractual frameworks, templates, policies and procedures.
• Lead the review and negotiation of commercial terms and conditions for consultants, contractors, operators and service providers.
• Ensure consistent contractual standards, liabilities and risk allocation across all projects.
• Approve contract amendments, variations and settlements within delegated authority.
• Manage commercial negotiations throughout the formation stage of every contract.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes for consultant and contractor packages, including award criteria, weighting and scoring.
• Review commercial submissions and evaluation reports.
• Establish and manage the pre-qualification process for contractors and consultants, defining assessment criteria.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in contract management.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and compliance regulations.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse complex legal documents and provide actionable insights.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Real estate field experience is preferable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in contract management software.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.