Commercial Manager

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 298,000 - 427,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager. The role includes providing pre and post contract commercial support, managing change control processes, and ensuring compliance with FIDIC contracts. Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience in contracts and commercial management, with strong client-facing skills and a relevant degree. Attractive benefits include a tax-free salary, comprehensive insurance, and flexible working solutions.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Annual flight contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing teams and client interactions.
• Must have experience of FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post contract commercial support.
• Review and prepare estimates and payment certificates.
• Report on all commercial issues to Project Director.

Skills

Change Management

Strong interpersonal skills

Client-facing experience

Quantification of building works

Technical writing skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

Tools

QS software Cost-X

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team and work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and locations within the UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects across the UAE.

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is committed to delivering engineering and nuclear services worldwide. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems, and we are looking for a Commercial Manager who can help drive this mission forward.

Your role

• Pre and post contract commercial support
• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs
• Review of interim valuations and payment certificates
• Change Management
• Review of variations and preparation of recommendations
• Preparation and review of estimates
• Assisting in risk and value management and cost control functions
• Assisting in identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
• Assisting in preparation of progress/ cost reports
• Reporting to Project Director on all commercial issues
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings

About you

• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognised university
• Relevant experience in pre and post contract, commercial processes, strong admin and QAQC reviewing skills, managing change control process, client facing, and knowledge of the local market is preferable
• Minimum 15+ years in pre and post contract (change management essential) relevant capacity in contracts and commercial management
• MRICS mandatory
• Experience of managing teams and client facing
• Measurement and quantification of building and infrastructure works
• Cost estimating of building and infrastructure elements
• Must have previous experience of FIDIC contracts
• Project experience must be broad and include hospitality, residential, leisure and infrastructure
• Must have consultant and/or client background for minimum of 3 years
• Must have minimum of 5 years Middle East experience
• Knowledge in the use of QS software Cost-X or similar is preferable
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Generous annual leave balance
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Remote work opportunities outside of the country
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus programme
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
• Employee Wellbeing Programme: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent is enriched by these differences and makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.