Commercial Manager

About the role

The Commercial / Contract Manager is responsible for managing all contractual and commercial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting dispute resolution and claims management. This role requires strong expertise in PPP projects and a thorough understanding of contract administration.

Key responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Liaise with internal departments (Legal, Contracts, EBD), engineers, contractors, and consultants.

• Lead internal and external coordination related to claims and dispute resolution.

• Review, comment, and recommend acceptance of contractor and consultant submissions.

• Implement methods for dispute avoidance and resolution studies.

• Perform duties related to claims, quantity surveying, and legal works as instructed by the Engineer.

Candidate specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or Cost Engineering from a recognized university.

• Extensive years of post-graduate experience, with at least 10 years as a Contract Manager or Commercial Specialist on PPP projects of similar nature and size.

• Strong background in various Conditions of Contract and proven experience in contract administration and resolution for PPP projects.

• Experience in the Gulf region preferred.

• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent technical and commercial communication skills.

• Strong computer literacy.

• Ability to manage complex contractual issues and implement dispute resolution strategies.

Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance