Commercial Manager (M2)

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior commercial manager to lead the commercial management of work packages. You will report to the project commercial lead and ensure robust cost control, risk reporting and value engineering to protect project margins.

Key tasks include managing subcontract packages from procurement to final account, delivering commercial reporting, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to drive net zero objectives. MRICS and JCT knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold quantity surveying degree and MRICS.
• Experience with commercial reporting and cost control.
• Proven leadership of client and stakeholder teams.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety First and uphold HSE standards.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery and maintain quality systems.
• Oversee budgets, risks, and governance for long-term sustainability.
• Lead project teams, drive performance and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Lead commercial reporting, cost control, change management, risk & opportunity.
• Protect project margins through mitigation, value engineering and cost reduction.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support carbon reduction and net zero goals.

Skills

Commercial reporting

Cost control

Client leadership

Stakeholder management

JCT contract knowledge

Education

Quantity surveying degree

MRICS

CSCS

Job description

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Responsible for the commercial management of work packages collaborating with package managers and reporting into the project commercial lead. Provides risk and opportunity reporting mechanisms, mitigating risks and protecting work packages and project margins through cost control systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Champion Safety First, ensuring compliance with HSE standards while fostering wellbeing, inclusion and a positive safety culture.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, maintaining quality systems and supporting senior leaders to achieve programme milestones.
• Oversee budgets, risks and ethical governance, contributing to long-term business sustainability.
• Lead collaborative project teams, driving performance, stakeholder engagement and best practice innovation across all phases.
• Manage subcontract packages from procurement and tendering through to final account.
• Lead commercial reporting, cost control, change management, and risk and opportunity processes.
• Protect and enhance project margins through mitigation, value engineering and cost reduction.
• Collaborate across disciplines, embedding carbon reduction and supporting net zero delivery.

You'll need to have:

• Quantity surveying degree, CSCS and MRICS.
• Commercial reporting and cost control expertise.
• Strong client and stakeholder leadership.
• JCT contract knowledge.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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