Head - Cost & Contracts

Responsibilities:
Leadership & Governance Lead the Cost & Contracts department, setting strategies, policies, and systems (e-tendering, document control, benchmarking). Ensure full compliance with Delegation of Authority, governance, and audit requirements. Establish best practices in claims management, variation/change control, and dispute resolution. Procurement & Tendering Define procurement strategies including packaging, tender models, and contract forms. Oversee the tender lifecycle: prequalification, bid issuance, evaluation, negotiation, award, and onboarding. Drive responsible procurement standards (ESG, safety, sustainability, local content). Cost Planning & Pre-Contract Controls Manage cost planning from feasibility to contract sum, including cash-flow forecasts, escalation indices, and contingencies. Enforce design-to-budget discipline through value engineering exercises with consultants. Approve tender documentation (BoQs, specifications, drawings, contract conditions)....