Client-Side Commercial Lead for Post-Contract Developments

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead post-contract delivery of major development projects from a client perspective in Abu Dhabi. This role focuses on commercial oversight, cost validation, and protecting the client’s interests through the project lifecycle.

You will manage external consultants, ensure robust governance and reporting, and provide strategic advice on cost, risk, and contracts to support decision-making and value realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 8–15 years of relevant experience with developers, client-side organizations, consultancies, or leading contractors.
• Strong experience in post-contract commercial management of large-scale developments.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts and commercial administration.
• Strong background in claims management, variations, change control, and final account negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client-side commercial lead across assigned projects and packages.
• Establish and maintain commercial governance processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Provide strategic commercial advice on cost, risk, contractual matters, and project performance.
• Ensure alignment of commercial activities with project objectives and financial targets.
• Lead and manage external consultants, including cost consultants and specialist advisors.
• Review and validate cost reports, payment certifications, variations, and final account assessments.
• Monitor consultant performance against contractual obligations, reporting requirements, and KPIs.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and business plans.
• Review and consolidate forecasts, cash flows, and financial reports.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Cost governance

Contractual expertise

Risk management

Consultant management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Confidential Careers seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead post-contract delivery of major development projects from a client perspective in Abu Dhabi. This role focuses on commercial oversight, cost validation, and protecting the client’s interests through the project lifecycle.

You will manage external consultants, ensure robust governance and reporting, and provide strategic advice on cost, risk, and contracts to support decision-making and value realization.