Doha, Qatar
Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager with 15+ years leading complex multi‑billion‑dollar oil and gas, energy and infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Europe and Australia. Deep expertise in end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management (FIDIC, NEC, LOGIC, NTK15), high‑value claims up to USD 1.5B, negotiation, risk mitigation and dispute resolution including ICC arbitration. Trusted partner to project leadership, protecting profitability, de‑risking delivery and driving commercial strategy for EPC and EPCI programs. Key Expertise • Contract Strategy: FIDIC, NEC, LOGIC, NTK15; drafting, interpretation, flow‑downs, obligations matrices, securities, and insurance/bank guarantees • Claims & Disputes: EOT, disruption, acceleration, defects, settlements, ICC arbitration preparation • Commercial Leadership: negotiations, variations/change control, margin protection, cash flow, forecasting • Delivery: Offshore/EPCI portfolios (USD 3–4B), subcontract strategy with SCM, compliance and audit‑ready records • Stakeholders: Trusted adviser to project directors; strong client/subcontractor engagement; cross‑functional leadership Professional Strengths ✓ Drives contractual clarity and risk mitigation in complex, multi‑party environments ✓ Resolves disputes efficiently to protect schedule and profitability ✓ Builds high‑performing teams and elevates contract/commercial discipline ✓ Communicates crisply with executives and technical teams Credentials • LLM (Construction Law & Arbitration) — Distinction, Robert Gordon University • Member (MCIArb), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators • International expat experience (Qatar, Norway, Australia)
USD $4B offshore EPCI • Lead end‑to‑end contract lifecycle for complex offshore projects, ensuring compliance and commercial performance • Negotiate client and subcontractor terms to secure favourable positions and mitigate critical risks • Manage high‑value variations and complex claims (EOT, disruption, acceleration) to reduce delay exposure and protect margins • Proactively identify contractual risks; implement mitigation strategies to prevent disputes • Advise on insurance, bank guarantees and financial instruments to safeguard project assets • Partner with Supply Chain to negotiate and manage critical subcontracts, supporting schedule adherence
USD $500M Offshore Subsea EPCI Projects (France & Africa) • Built obligations matrices and risk registers; forecasted impacts to inform commercial strategy and insurance requirements • Secured project insurance and additional coverage in coordination with Group, ensuring contractual compliance • Advised leadership on commercial decisions; guided PM/PDs on deviations to pre‑empt disputes • Directed client/consultant/subcontractor commercial issues; owned variation order systems and logs • Resolved complex disputes via negotiation/mediation and led the full claims lifecycle (delays, defects, insurance, change orders, warranties)
USD $320M EPC Infrastructure Project • Interpreted and applied NTK15, managing risks and monitoring delivery to ensure contractual adherence • Drafted rigorous correspondence and maintained audit‑ready records for seamless administration • Developed standard subcontracts aligned with NS 8415 and NS 8417, ensuring critical flow‑downs • Negotiated and executed complex settlements to resolve high‑value disputes and avoid litigation • Produced executive commercial/operational reports and advised corporate on priority projects • Led claims preparation, submission and resolution; delivered procurement strategies yielding savings and improved schedules
USD $125M D&B Project Al Khor Expressway (Concrete Structures & MSE Walls) • Managed end‑to‑end procurement; negotiated complex subcontract/supplier agreements to achieve profit targets • Administered and approved interim payment applications and invoices, ensuring financial control • Primary client interface for claims > USD 15M; led assessment and resolution • Established cost‑control procedures and reporting for procurement/accounts • Produced monthly cash flow and quarterly forecasts; authored technical/claims correspondence • Delivered in‑house training (FIDIC, contract admin, commercial/legal)
USD $1.2B D&B Doha Metro Major Stations • Prepared claims for ICC arbitration (exposure up to USD 1.5B); coordinated fact‑finding, analysis and counsel engagement • Developed contractual/commercial T&Cs to safeguard company interests • Negotiated complex claims/variations to protect schedule and profitability • Implemented new operational procedures that improved functional efficiency • Cascaded head‑contract requirements to subcontractors; managed multi‑party interfaces