Commercial Manager (Hybrid) — Risk, Margin & Value

Mace; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

The Project role focuses on commercial management of work packages, reporting to the project commercial lead, and safeguarding margins through cost control systems and proactive risk management. You will lead subcontract packages, drive value engineering, and ensure safety and compliance on all project facets.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or equivalent is required.
• MRICS accreditation is preferred or highly desirable.
• CSCS card holder with site experience is expected.
• Experience with JCT contracts and commercial reporting is required.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and maintain a positive safety culture on the project.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring quality systems and milestones.
• Oversee budgets, risks and governance to protect margins.
• Lead project teams focusing on performance, engagement and best practice.
• Manage subcontract packages from procurement through final account.
• Lead commercial reporting, cost control, change management and risk processes.
• Protect project margins via value engineering and cost reduction.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support carbon reduction and net zero delivery.

Skills

Client leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial reporting

Cost control

Change management

Risk management

Value engineering

Education

Quantity surveying degree

MRICS

CSCS

JCT contract knowledge

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

The Project role focuses on commercial management of work packages, reporting to the project commercial lead, and safeguarding margins through cost control systems and proactive risk management. You will lead subcontract packages, drive value engineering, and ensure safety and compliance on all project facets.