Associate Director, Commercial — Development & Cost Control

Shamal; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamal Holding, based in Dubai, seeks an Associate Director – Commercial to lead the commercial management function within the Development team. You will drive financial control, governance, and risk across all post‑contract activities to optimise development outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership of the Cost Management team, robust cash flow forecasting, and rigorous cost reporting. You will ensure policy compliance and audit readiness while mitigating commercial risks across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related construction field.
• MRICS preferred but not essential.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial management in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive provisional sums packaging strategy and commercial framework.
• Lead the PS procurement lifecycle from scope to award, within project budgets.
• Own the scope boundary register and ensure clear delineation between main contracts and PS packages.
• Oversee post‑contract commercial management across all trades with governance and accuracy.
• Lead, develop and performance‑manage the Cost Management team.
• Exercise senior commercial judgement in variations and change orders with rigorous justification and approvals.
• Manage project cash flow forecasting and integrate with Finance and Delivery reporting.
• Set monthly commercial reporting standards including cost reports and risk registers.
• Provide senior oversight of costs and intervene on material variances or risks.
• Ensure integrity and auditability of all cost data and compliance with policy.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Management

Forecasting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or construction

MRICS preferred

Job description

Shamal Holding, based in Dubai, seeks an Associate Director – Commercial to lead the commercial management function within the Development team. You will drive financial control, governance, and risk across all post‑contract activities to optimise development outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership of the Cost Management team, robust cash flow forecasting, and rigorous cost reporting. You will ensure policy compliance and audit readiness while mitigating commercial risks across the