Commercial Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading international construction consultancy based in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to lead the commercial delivery of prestigious building and infrastructure projects across the UAE. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, managing commercial teams, providing strategic commercial guidance, and ensuring successful project delivery from procurement through to final account. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple high-value construction projects. • Oversee cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration. • Manage pre- and post-contract commercial activities, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. • Provide commercial advice to clients and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. • Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers. • Manage variations, claims, risk, and dispute avoidance. • Review and administer construction contracts, with particular emphasis on FIDIC. • Produce commercial reports and financial forecasts for senior management. • Mentor and develop junior commercial staff while promoting best practice across the business. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. • MRICS qualification preferred. • Minimum 15 years' commercial management experience within construction consultancy. • Strong experience delivering major building, mixed-use, hospitality, infrastructure, or masterplan developments. • Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams on multiple concurrent projects. • Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts and procurement strategies. • Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Experience working within the UAE or wider GCC market is highly desirable. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders. In return you will receive an excellent salary and package with genuine opportunity for career growth and development. If you are interested the then please reach out for an off the record conversation. Show more Show less

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. MRICS qualification preferred. Minimum 15 years' commercial management experience within construction consultancy. Strong experience delivering major building, mixed-use, hospitality, infrastructure, or masterplan developments. Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams on multiple concurrent projects. Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts and procurement strategies. Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within the UAE or wider GCC market is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.

Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple high-value construction projects. Oversee cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration. Manage pre- and post-contract commercial activities, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Provide commercial advice to clients and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers. Manage variations, claims, risk, and dispute avoidance. Review and administer construction contracts, with particular emphasis on FIDIC. Produce commercial reports and financial forecasts for senior management. Mentor and develop junior commercial staff while promoting best practice across the business.