Senior Claims Manager

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced and legally qualified Senior Claims Manager to lead claims and dispute matters across major construction and infrastructure projects. The role combines strategic advisory to senior leadership with hands‑on management of complex claims and dispute resolution processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full claims lifecycle, including Extension of Time, variations, disruption and prolongation claims.
• Develop and implement claims management frameworks and best practices across projects.
• Advise on contractual entitlements under FIDIC, EPC, concession agreements, joint ventures and partnership contracts.
• Manage high‑value offensive and defensive claims and support dispute resolution mechanisms such as DAB/DAAB, arbitration and other contractual procedures.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, delay analysts, quantum experts and consultants.
• Provide strategic advice to executive management on claims exposure, contractual risks and dispute strategies.
• Review contractual correspondence, notices and claim submissions for compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract and claims management practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification; admission to practice law preferred.
• Post‑graduate qualification in Construction Law, Arbitration or Claims Management is highly desirable.
• 12–18 years of progressive experience in construction law and claims management, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Extensive experience on major infrastructure, real‑estate and EPC projects.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Expertise in EPC contract structures.
• Proficiency in delay analysis and Extension of Time assessments.
• Experience with arbitration proceedings and institutions such as ICC, LCIA, SCCA.
• Ability to bridge legal, commercial and technical aspects of claims management.