Commercial Manager

UAE Branches; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm is seeking a Commercial Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing commercial and contract aspects across infrastructure, energy, and consulting projects, requiring extensive experience and strategic leadership. Ideal candidates will have a background in Quantity Surveying and significant experience in the Middle East. Excellent communication skills and professional certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum overall relevant experience of 12 years.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the role.
• Minimum 5 years regional experience.
• Professional memberships and charterships required; MRICS or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of all commercial aspects of major developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership across all workstreams.
• Act as a key interface between Task Order Managers and client representatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of commercial strategies.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle ensuring compliance with standards.
• Support preparation and review of contracts ensuring robust risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Customer focus

Planning & organizing

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

Commercial Manager

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high‑end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimise planned and operating assets.

Location: Dubai UAE primarily Dubai office based with travel to Iraq on a visiting basis required.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the KBR Commercial Director and responsible for the commercial and contract management of task orders from inception through to completion. This is a pivotal role providing commercial support across our three core workstreams namely Infrastructure, Energy and Consulting. The Commercial Manager will work closely with Task Order Managers and senior leadership to ensure the successful delivery of individual task orders and the overall contract driving best‑in‑class commercial practices, risk management and client satisfaction.

project description

KBR are supporting the Iraq Ministry of Planning with the development of economic and social policies within the varied governmental sectors to achieve the national development objectives. KBR is providing consultancy services covering economic master plan project prioritisation, technical and financial review, project management, ongoing project monitoring and negotiation support.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic commercial leadership across all workstreams (infrastructure, energy, consulting) ensuring alignment with overall contract objectives, internal approvals and client expectations.
• Act as a key interface between Task Order Managers, project teams and client representatives facilitating collaboration and the achievement of programme deliverables.
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of commercial strategies, policies and procedures to support the successful delivery of all Task orders.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle including procurement, negotiation, award, administration and close‑out ensuring compliance with internal KBR standards and client requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of contracts, subcontracts and consultancy agreements ensuring robust risk management and value for money.
• Contribute to the management of the overall client relationship supporting business development, contract extensions and the identification of new opportunities.
• Ensure all commercial activities are conducted in accordance with company values, legal requirements and best industry practices.
• Be part of the delivery of relevant Task orders where commercial input is required; this could include assessment of commercial agreements, finance structures and financial outputs.

EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Minimum overall relevant experience 12 years
• Minimum relevant experience 5 years in the role
• Minimum regional experience 5 years
• Professional memberships and charterships required; MRICS or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of all commercial aspects of major developments and consulting assignments
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Experienced user of MS Office and contract management software
• Experience of major projects in the Middle East; Arabic speaking advantageous

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong customer focus
• Planning & organising
• Accepts Responsibility
• HSE Awareness

Required Experience

Manager