General Manager – Construction & Contracting

Kingston Stanley is partnering with an established organisation in Dubai to appoint a General Manager to lead its building contracting operations. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced construction professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and the ability to manage and grow a contracting business. The successful candidate will take ownership of operational performance, lead multidisciplinary teams and play an instrumental role in strengthening the company's market position. Key Responsibilities • Provide overall leadership across construction operations, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects. • Drive business performance through effective financial management, cost optimisation and profitability improvement. • Identify new business opportunities, strengthen client relationships and support the development of a sustainable project pipeline. • Oversee commercial negotiations, tendering, procurement and contract administration. • Lead and develop project delivery teams, establishing strong operational standards and accountability. • Work closely with senior management to implement business strategies and support long-term growth. Candidate Requirements • Extensive experience within the UAE/GCC construction industry, with a strong background in main contracting. • Proven leadership experience as a General Manager, Operations Director, Construction Director, Projects Director or similar senior position. • Demonstrated experience managing multiple residential, commercial or mixed-use building projects. • Strong commercial understanding, including P&L management, construction budgeting, tendering and profitability. • Sound knowledge of UAE construction regulations, contractual frameworks and project delivery requirements. • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory. • Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership capabilities. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Extensive experience within the UAE/GCC construction industry, with a strong background in main contracting. Proven leadership experience as a General Manager, Operations Director, Construction Director, Projects Director or similar senior position. Demonstrated experience managing multiple residential, commercial or mixed-use building projects. Strong commercial understanding, including P&L management, construction budgeting, tendering and profitability. Sound knowledge of UAE construction regulations, contractual frameworks and project delivery requirements. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory. Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Provide overall leadership across construction operations, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects. Drive business performance through effective financial management, cost optimisation and profitability improvement. Identify new business opportunities, strengthen client relationships and support the development of a sustainable project pipeline. Oversee commercial negotiations, tendering, procurement and contract administration. Lead and develop project delivery teams, establishing strong operational standards and accountability. Work closely with senior management to implement business strategies and support long-term growth.