About the Role
Guildhall is hiring for a large international main contractor with an active pipeline of construction projects across the Gulf, including high-rise and infrastructure work. This Contracts Administrator role sits inside a live project's commercial team, owning day-to-day contract administration: correspondence, variations, claims and payment certificates. The client is growing its commercial team as new projects mobilise, and Guildhall is supporting several related hires for them. It's a chance to join a main contractor's commercial team on a project of real scale, working inside systems built for large, fast-moving sites.
The role
- Administer a main-works construction contract on a live project in Kuwait.
- Handle correspondence, variations, claims and payment certificates day to day.
- Work inside the commercial team of a large international main contractor.
- Support contract administration across high-rise or large mixed-use project types.
What you'll bring
- 10+ years' experience in construction contracts administration.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
- Experience administering contracts on large main-contractor projects.
- MRICS qualification is an advantage, not required.
- Experience with an international main contractor is an advantage.
What's on offer
- A seat on a live, large-scale construction project's commercial team.
- Ongoing mandate with a client actively mobilising commercial staff.
- Exposure to high-rise and large mixed-use project environments.
Why apply through Guildhall
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- Direct access to the retained consultant running this search.
Hiring a Contracts Administrator in Kuwait
A Contracts Administrator on a large construction project in Kuwait typically sits within the commercial or contracts team, reporting to a Contracts Manager or Commercial Manager. The role owns the day-to-day running of the contract: correspondence, variations, claims and payment certificates on a live site. Demand for this profile tends to track the mobilisation of major contracting projects, where main contractors need experienced, Arabic-English bilingual staff who can work inside established contract administration systems from day one.
Common questions
What does a Contracts Administrator do in Kuwait?
A Contracts Administrator manages the daily running of a construction contract on site, including correspondence, variations, claims and payment certificates. They work within a project's commercial team, usually reporting to a Contracts Manager or Commercial Manager, and keep the contract records accurate and current throughout the project.
What experience do I need to apply?
Most employers look for 10 or more years of hands-on contract administration experience on large construction projects, along with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Fluency in Arabic and English is typically required, and an MRICS qualification or experience with a large main contractor is viewed favourably.
How do I apply?
Apply directly on this page. A Guildhall consultant reviews every application personally and will contact shortlisted candidates on a confidential basis.
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