Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to own project financials, IPCs, variations, and final accounts in a cost-focused role.

You will lead budgets, contract administration under FIDIC, review payment applications and IPCs, and drive tendering and BOQ reviews to protect developer cash flow.

The ideal candidate has MRICS accreditation, 8–12 years UAE experience, and in-depth knowledge of FIDIC and UAE laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering.
• 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in commercial management, cost consulting, or quantity surveying within the UAE real estate/construction market.
• MRICS accreditation strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract (Red Book / Yellow Book) and UAE construction laws.
• Expert proficiency in cost management software, Microsoft Excel, and quantity takeoff tools.

Responsibilities

• Cost management & control: Establish budgets, cash flow projections, and cost reporting across all project stages.
• Contract administration under FIDIC contracts with main contractors, sub-contractors, and engineering consultants.
• Valuations & IPCs: Review monthly contractor payment applications, IPCs, and progress claims.
• Variations & Claims: Evaluate contractor claims, variation orders, and EOT requests to protect cash flow and contractual positions.
• Procurement & Tendering: Drive tendering processes, BOQ reviews, commercial negotiations, and contract award drafting.

Skills

Cost management & control

Contract administration

Valuations & IPCs

Variations & claims

Procurement & tendering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering

MRICS (Chartered Quantity Surveyor) accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost management software

Quantity takeoff tools

Job description

We are looking for a commercial leader to safeguard our developer entities against cost overruns, variations, and commercial risks. The Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor will take end-to-end ownership of project financials, contractor valuations, interim payment certificates (IPCs), variation assessments, and final accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management & Control: Establish and monitor detailed project budgets, cash flow projections, and cost reporting models across all project stages. Contract Administration: Administer FIDIC-based contracts with main contractors, sub-contractors, and engineering consultants. Valuations & IPCs: Independently review and verify monthly contractor payment applications, interim payment certificates (IPCs), and progress claims. Variations & Claims: Evaluate contractor claims, variation orders, and extension-of-time (EOT) requests to protect developer cash flow and contractual positions. Procurement & Tendering: Drive contractor tendering processes, bill of quantities (BOQ) reviews, commercial negotiations, and contract award drafting.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in commercial management, cost consulting, or quantity surveying within the UAE real estate/construction market.
• Professional Accreditation: MRICS (Chartered Quantity Surveyor) status is strongly preferred.
• Contract Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract (Red Book / Yellow Book) and UAE construction laws.
• Skills: Expert proficiency in cost management software, Microsoft Excel, and quantity takeoff tools.