AHS
Luxury Real Estate Developer Commercial Director
full timeseniorDubai, UAE3 weeks ago
3,820-4,167 AED/mo
Executive & ManagementJob Description
AHS Properties is a Dubai-based luxury real estate company specializing in premium and ultra-luxury properties. We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Director to lead the company’s commercial strategy, maximize revenue opportunities, and drive sustainable business growth across our portfolio. Role Overview The Commercial Director will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s overall commercial strategy, identifying new revenue opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving business performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the Dubai luxury real estate market, excellent commercial acumen, proven leadership capabilities, and a strong network of high-net-worth individuals, investors, developers, and strategic partners. Benefits Why Join AHS? - Competitive Compensation: Annual salary of 550000-600000 AED/year. - Career Advancement: Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development, with a clear path for career progression. - Why Join AHS? - Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that embraces innovation and creativity in the luxury real estate market. - Career Advancement: Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development, with a clear path for career progression. - Collaborative Culture: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration and mutual support are highly - Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication. - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and employee well-being. - Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.
Requirements
- - 10-15 years of proven experience in commercial/ Quantity surveying background, Contract management and Procurement strategy.
- - Strong experience within Dubai/UAE real estate, preferably luxury or ultra-luxury real estate.
- - Demonstrated experience in negotiating high-value commercial agreements and partnerships.
- - Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
- - Oversee the full lifecycle of construction contracts from tender and award through completion and final account.
- - Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
- - Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, rights, notices, and procedures.
- - Identify opportunities to improve project margins and reduce unnecessary costs.
- - Review and advise on contract terms, commercial exposure, liabilities, and risk allocation.
- - Review monthly commercial reports, financial forecasts, and project performance.
- - Ensure timely submission and recovery of variations, claims, and contractual entitlements.
- - Ensure procurement strategies deliver competitive pricing, quality, programme compliance, and appropriate commercial terms.
- - Lead negotiations for major subcontract and supplier agreements.
- - Lead the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of major contractual claims and disputes.
- - Ensure claims are properly documented, substantiated, and submitted within contractual deadlines.
- - Work closely with legal advisers, project teams, consultants, and external specialists where required.
- - Develop commercial strategies to achieve favorable outcomes while protecting long-term business relationships.
- - Implement corrective actions where projects are underperforming commercially.
- - Review tender strategies, pricing, contractual conditions, and commercial risks.
- - Support the preparation and negotiation of major bids and proposals.
- - Evaluate potential projects and provide recommendations regarding commercial viability and risk.
- - Strong understanding of the Dubai real estate market, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
- - Engineering bachelor’s degree as minimum, Master in QS or commercial is preferable.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company’s overall commercial strategy; identify new revenue opportunities; strengthen strategic partnerships; drive business performance; oversee the full lifecycle of construction contracts from tender and award through completion and final account; ensure compliance with contractual obligations; review and advise on contract terms, commercial exposure, liabilities, and risk allocation; lead negotiations for major subcontract and supplier agreements; manage variations, claims, and contractual entitlements; review monthly commercial reports, financial forecasts, and project performance; implement corrective actions where projects are underperforming commercially; support the preparation and negotiation of major bids and proposals; evaluate potential projects for commercial viability and risk; coordinate with legal advisers, project teams, and external specialists; maintain strong understanding of the Dubai real estate market.
Skills Required
Quantity surveyingContract managementProcurement strategyNegotiationTenderingSubcontract and supplier negotiationsCost optimizationRisk assessment and allocationVariations and claims managementFinancial forecastingRelationship managementCommunication and presentationLegal coordinationProject commercial governanceMarket analysis (Dubai real estate)