Senior Commercial Manager

You ll take a leadership role in managing commercial performance across multiple projects from pre-contract through to completion ensuring cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and strategic commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full spectrum of commercial management across multiple high-value projects.
• Manage and develop cost plans, tender documents, and procurement strategies.
• Oversee contract administration (FIDIC or similar), variations, claims, and final account negotiations.
• Provide strategic commercial and contractual advice to clients and project teams.
• Review and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Manage and mentor junior cost management staff.
• Represent the consultancy in client meetings, presenting commercial reports and recommendations.
• Ensure alignment with client objectives, schedules, and financial targets.

Project Portfolio

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, including:

• Luxury hotels and resorts
• High-rise residential and commercial towers
• Mixed-use and masterplan developments
• High-end villa communities

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• 12 18 years experience in commercial management roles, ideally within a PQS or PMC consultancy.
• Strong background in pre- and post-contract management and client-side delivery.
• Proven experience working on hospitality, high-rise, or mixed-use projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• MRICS accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior UAE or GCC experience essential.

Why Join

• Work with one of the UAE s leading consultancies delivering iconic projects.
• Long-term, stable role with clear progression opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative working culture.