Head of Contract

About This Role

Job Title: Head of Contracts Location: Qatar Contract Type: 36-month contract Overview We are supporting a leading international energy operator in the search for a Head of Contracts to lead commercial and contractual activities on a major capital project. This is a senior leadership role overseeing multi-billion EPC contracts, driving value, managing risk, and ensuring successful project delivery.

You will lead a team of contracts professionals while shaping contract strategy, supporting complex negotiations, and contributing to the development of best-in-class contract management practices across large-scale projects.

The Role You will take full ownership of post-award contract strategy and execution, including:

• Leading the contract management team responsible for major EPC contracts
• Providing commercial direction across all post-award contract activities through to close-out
• Driving value protection strategies and overseeing change order management
• Leading claims prevention, evaluation, and dispute resolution activities
• Developing and implementing contract management strategies aligned with project objectives
• Coordinating contractual responses and ensuring consistency across project interfaces
• Building strong relationships with project leadership, legal, supply chain, and risk functions
• Supporting senior management with commercial insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting digital transformation across project delivery
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing contract and procurement professionals

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in major EPC or energy infrastructure projects in a senior contracts or commercial leadership role
• Strong experience managing multi-billion, lump sum EPC contracts (post-award phase)
• Background in project management, construction, or project controls is advantageous
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex stakeholder environments
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage risk and deliver value

Key Skills

• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of contract law, claims management, and dispute resolution
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
• Ability to produce high-quality commercial documentation and reports
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery excellence