Contracts Lead

Hiring: Contracts Lead – Restoration Project | Doha, Qatar Location: Doha / Ras Laffan, Qatar Contract Type: Long-Term Contract Project: Restoration Project Work Type: 100% Onshore Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF Working Days: 6 Days per Week Working Hours: 8–10 Hours per Day Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced Contracts Lead to manage contract administration, commercial management, claims, change orders, and dispute resolution activities for a major Restoration Project in Qatar. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting Company interests, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating commercial risks, and supporting project delivery objectives. Key Responsibilities ✅ Lead contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. ✅ Advise Project Management Teams on contractual and commercial matters. ✅ Review contractor correspondence, notices, claims, and variation requests. ✅ Support negotiations for contract amendments, settlements, and change orders. ✅ Evaluate commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies. ✅ Coordinate with Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project stakeholders. ✅ Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual compliance. ✅ Maintain contract registers, commercial records, and reporting tools. ✅ Support dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes. ✅ Prepare contractual reports, presentations, and commercial recommendations. Requirements ✔ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Law, Supply Chain, Project Management, Accounting, Commercial, or related discipline. ✔ Minimum 8 years of experience in contracts/commercial management. ✔ Minimum 4 years of Oil & Gas industry experience. ✔ Experience managing EPC/EPCM contracts. ✔ Strong knowledge of: Contract Administration Commercial Management Claims & Variations Change Management Risk Management Dispute Resolution Contractor Performance Management SAP / ERP Systems ✔ Experience with: Mediation Arbitration Litigation Support Contract Negotiations ✔ Strong written and verbal English communication skills. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.