Director of Contracts - Mixed Use Developments

Lead contract strategy on a portfolio of landmark development projects. Shape commercial outcomes and risk management at a senior leadership level. Lead the contracts function across multiple development and construction projects. Develop and implement contract management strategies that protect commercial and business interests. Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders. Review, draft, and amend contracts to ensure appropriate risk allocation and contractual protections. Advise senior leadership on contractual matters, commercial exposures, and mitigation strategies. Oversee claims management, dispute avoidance, and resolution processes across the project portfolio. Support procurement and tendering teams throughout contractor selection and contract award activities. Ensure contract administration processes are effectively managed post-award and throughout project execution. Lead, mentor, and develop a specialist contracts team while promoting best practice across the business. Work closely with project, legal, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure contractual compliance and successful project outcomes.

Desired Candidate Profile

A successful Contracts Director should have: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline. Extensive experience in contract management within large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or development environments. Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, commercial risk assessment, and contract administration. Proven track record managing claims, disputes, contractual correspondence, and complex stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and supporting multiple high-value projects simultaneously.