Commercial Manager

Talent Specialist Limited (TSL); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Talent Specialist Limited (TSL) seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading engineering and construction organisation in Abu Dhabi. You will own all contractual and commercial aspects of major projects, protecting commercial interests and maximising project value.

Lead all commercial activities, manage valuations and invoicing, oversee cost control and financial performance, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in commercial management within large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with RICS, IQS, MICES, MCIOB or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, ICE and other recognised contract forms.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams on multidisciplinary construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage valuations, invoicing, payment applications and commercial reporting.
• Oversee project cost control, forecasting and financial performance.
• Manage and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Administer contracts and provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams.
• Lead subcontract management activities, including evaluation, administration and commercial reviews.
• Manage claims, variations, entitlement preservation and dispute avoidance strategies.
• Review and draft contractual terms and conditions as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Quantity surveying

Team leadership

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

FIDIC

ICE

RICS

Job description

Commercial Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading engineering and construction organisation delivering major projects across the Middle East. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to take ownership of all contractual and commercial aspects of a significant project, supporting successful delivery while protecting commercial interests and maximising project value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle.


• Manage valuations, invoicing, payment applications and commercial reporting.


• Oversee project cost control, forecasting and financial performance.


• Manage and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.


• Administer contracts and provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams.


• Lead subcontract management activities, including evaluation, administration and commercial reviews.


• Manage claims, variations, entitlement preservation and dispute avoidance strategies.


• Review and draft contractual terms and conditions as required.


• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 15 years experience in commercial management, quantity surveying or contract administration within large-scale construction or engineering projects.


• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.


• Professional membership or affiliation with RICS, IQS, MICES, MCIOB or equivalent is highly desirable.


• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, ICE and other recognised contract forms.


• Proven experience managing commercial teams on multidisciplinary construction projects.


• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of protecting contractual entitlement and maximising project revenue.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Long-term career development with a respected industry leader.


• Collaborative and professional working environment.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.