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Role Description Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced Director - Delivery - Contracts to join the Residential Delivery team and provide contractual leadership across major residential development projects. The role will work closely with project delivery leadership to ensure construction and consultancy contracts are effectively administered throughout execution, with a strong focus on contractor performance, contractual risk, change management, claims, dispute avoidance and successful project close-out. This is a project and delivery-focused role, requiring someone who combines deep contractual expertise with a strong understanding of construction and project delivery. The successful candidate will be expected to translate contractual requirements and risks into practical actions that protect programme, cost and delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide contractual leadership and advice to Delivery Directors and project teams across assigned residential projects and construction packages. Lead the administration of major construction, consultancy and related delivery contracts from award through construction, handover, defects and final close-out. Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, notices and deliverables, ensuring project teams and contractors remain compliant with agreed contract requirements. Advise delivery teams on contractual strategy relating to variations, extensions of time, claims, delays, contractor performance and emerging project risks. Lead the assessment, preparation, negotiation and resolution of contractual claims and disputes, with a strong focus on early intervention and dispute avoidance. Support the management of change across delivery packages, ensuring contractual implications are identified early and appropriately addressed. Review contractual correspondence, notices, claims submissions and contractor positions, providing clear recommendations to project leadership. Work closely with contractors, consultants and project stakeholders to resolve contractual and commercial issues that may impact construction progress or project outcomes. Support contractor performance management, including contractual remedies, recovery measures and escalation where required. Provide contractual input into procurement and contract formation activities where required to ensure proposed contracting strategies and documentation are practical and appropriate for downstream delivery. Oversee contractual requirements associated with testing, commissioning, handover, warranties, defects management and final account / contract close-out. Maintain effective coordination with relevant commercial, procurement, legal and governance stakeholders to ensure project-level contractual actions remain aligned with wider company requirements. Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to contract management professionals supporting the Delivery team.