Associate Commercial Director

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 720,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide seeks an experienced Associate Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy behind landmark UAE developments. This senior role manages commercial and cost control across major capital projects, ensuring financial discipline and contractual compliance.

Key responsibilities include overseeing variations, payments, governance, and process improvements while leading a team and coordinating with stakeholders on-site.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with at least 7 years in the UAE or GCC.
• Proven leadership in commercial roles on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Commercial & Business Oversight: Manage external cost consultants in the preparation of variations and payment assessments.
• Project Operations: Review and interpret project correspondence to advise internal teams on commercial risk mitigation.
• Governance & Process Management: Ensure adherence to corporate procedures and governance throughout project lifecycles.
• Leadership & Team Development: Oversee staff performance reviews and mentor commercial team members.
• Office-based position with regular travel to project sites and flexibility for extended hours during peak phases.

Skills

English (Strong)

MS Excel

Word

Oracle

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Oracle

Job description

About the job Associate Commercial Director

Job Title: Associate Commercial Director
Location: UAE (Office-based with regular site visits)
Full-time | Senior-Level (10+ Years Experience)

Lead the commercial strategy behind landmark developments across the UAE.

A leading organization in the regions construction and development sector is seeking an experienced Associate Commercial Director to take charge of commercial management across major capital projects. This role is key to ensuring financial discipline, contractual compliance, and successful delivery of complex developments.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Business Oversight

Manage external cost consultants in the preparation of variations and payment assessments.

Collaborate with contract administrators and consultants to drive favorable commercial outcomes across projects.

Project Operations

Review and interpret project correspondence to advise internal teams on commercial risk mitigation.

Analyze payment recommendations and variation claims to ensure alignment with contractual terms and sufficient supporting documentation.

Lead project cost meetings to track financial performance against budgets.

Represent the clients interests in all commercial and cost-related discussions.

Governance & Process Management

Ensure adherence to corporate procedures and governance throughout project lifecycles.

Manage variation values and internal approval processes to ensure compliance.

Identify and implement improvements in commercial processes and practices.

Leadership & Team Development

Oversee and deliver staff performance reviews (PDRs).

Mentor, guide, and motivate commercial team members to take ownership and deliver excellence.

Support a culture of accountability, precision, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with at least 7 years in the UAE or GCC.

Proven leadership in commercial roles on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

Skills:

Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Oracle

Strong command of English (written and verbal)

Deep understanding of contract administration, cost control, and claims management

Preferred Profile:

Western-educated professionals

Backgrounds in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

High attention to detail, solution-oriented mindset, and strong commercial acumen

Office-based position with regular travel to project sites.

Flexibility for extended hours during peak project phases.