Job Title: Head of Contract
Location: Doha/Ras Laffan, Qatar (Onshore)
Employment Type: Fixed-term Contract (36 months with possibility of extension)
Work Schedule: 8–10 hours/day, 6 days/week, 26 days/month
Leave Rotation: Single status – 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off; Married status – residential
Estimated Start Date: April 2026
Job Overview
A leading energy organisation is seeking a Head of Contract to lead a contracts subteam managing a multi-billion EPCC contract. The role will ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery while supporting the development of a major projects contract centre of expertise.
The successful candidate will oversee post-award contract management, claims and dispute resolution, digital strategy improvements, and talent development for contract and supply teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide commercial and contracting direction for EPCC contracts from post-award to close-out, managing change orders and value protection plans
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Collaborate with Supply to provide guidance on claims prevention and resolution in accordance with governance standards
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Maintain effective relationships with project management, legal, finance, risk management, and other functional teams to address contract issues and mitigation strategies
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Develop post-award contract management strategies and scenarios for onshore projects
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Coordinate contract evaluations and close-out preparations in line with organisational procedures
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Provide central coordination for contractual responses to EPC contractors and ensure alignment across the project
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Support management in claims evaluation, planning, and preparation of actionable assessments for the Major Projects organisation
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Contribute to digital strategy initiatives to accelerate project execution and implement world-class practices
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Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier talent in contract, procurement, and supply disciplines, with emphasis on Qatari talent development
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or Engineering
Experience and Skills
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in multi-billion lump-sum major energy projects (post-award) in a similar role
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Project management, construction, or project control management experience is advantageous
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Strong influencing and leadership skills
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Strong business and risk acumen
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Experience in legal matters, claims, and dispute resolution is a plus
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Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong commercial correspondence capability
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Ability to drive continuous improvement while balancing quick wins and strategic objectives
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Strong interpersonal skills with team leadership experience
About the Role
This is a senior leadership role overseeing critical contracts for major energy projects. The Head of Contract will ensure contractual compliance, drive project success, and contribute to organisational excellence through team development, strategic planning, and world-class contract management practices.