Dubai Commercial Manager, Procurement & Cost Control

Cushman & Wakefield | Core; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield Core in Dubai seeks a Commercial Manager to own the portfolio's commercial position, from early cost estimates to delivery, and to lead procurement strategy and framework development. You will shape how commercial and procurement are conducted in this market.

The role requires leading cost control, liaison with clients, and delivering robust commercial content for proposals, with MRICS preferred and strong UAE market knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Economics.
• 8–12 years post-graduate experience in main contractor or cost consultancy.
• GCC/UAE experience; familiarity with UAE market dynamics.
• MRICS or working toward chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce order of magnitude costs, budgets across fit-out, base build, hospitality, retail and F&B.
• Lead cost planning, track design progress and identify drift before client review.
• Own procurement strategy, packaging, and tender process for projects.
• Review contractor/consultant payments and issue recommendations.
• Maintain consolidated cost reporting and present to Managing Director.
• Advise on contract selection and draft input for main contracts.
• Mentor team members on commercial and procurement best practices.
• Identify opportunities for aggregated buying and framework agreements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Procurement leadership

Commercial negotiations

Contract knowledge

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Economics

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield Core in Dubai seeks a Commercial Manager to own the portfolio's commercial position, from early cost estimates to delivery, and to lead procurement strategy and framework development. You will shape how commercial and procurement are conducted in this market.

The role requires leading cost control, liaison with clients, and delivering robust commercial content for proposals, with MRICS preferred and strong UAE market knowledge.