Commercial Manager

Wood PLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee contract management and ensure compliance in Sharjah, UAE. The role involves risk management, financial oversight, and collaboration with project teams to drive success. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in commercial management within engineering or construction sectors and possess strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project commercial management, preferably in engineering or construction.
• Deep understanding of post-award contract management, risk mitigation, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing contract commercial management and supporting significant contract awards.
• Managing risks, change management, and procurement compliance.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join its UAE business unit, focusing on overseeing contract commercial management tasks on a 5/2 work schedule.

This is a full-time onsite position in Sharjah, UAE, with travel requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Wood is committed to designing and advancing the world with remarkable people trusted by clients.

The role involves overseeing contract commercial management, supporting a significant contract award within our Iraq operations, and collaborating closely with project teams to ensure commercial integrity and strategic alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Objectives

The Commercial Manager—Delivery will manage contract, risk, change management, monitoring returns, cash flow, and supply chain activities, ensuring compliance with the Framework for Managing the Fundamentals (FMF). The role requires robust commercial acumen, adaptability, and leadership in oversight and contract management.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Handover and Initial Setup: Leading structured handovers, analyzing contract remuneration, setting up delegation of authority, understanding project schedules and financial parameters.
2. Post-Award Contract Administration and Compliance: Ensuring adherence to contract terms, maintaining contractual deliverables, managing correspondence, and documenting compliance.
3. Risk Management: Managing risks from pre- to post-award phases, monitoring and mitigating risks, and communicating risk status to stakeholders.
4. Change Management: Understanding contractual change mechanisms, managing change notices, supporting negotiations, and maintaining detailed records.
5. Procurement and Subcontracting: Ensuring compliance with flow-down obligations and evaluating supplier/subcontractor performance.
6. Financial and Cash Flow Management: Enforcing cash flow protocols, overseeing project profitability, and managing contingencies.
7. Project Monitoring and Reporting: Reviewing project performance, preparing reports for senior management.
8. Project Oversight and Supervision: Supervising Contracts Managers, acting as Contracts Manager on high-priority projects.
9. Commercial Closeout: Leading closeout processes, managing claims, variations, and disputes.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

We value diverse talents and encourage candidates with:

• 10-15 years of experience in project commercial management, preferably in engineering or construction industries.
• Deep understanding of post-award contract management, risk mitigation, and change management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Financial analysis proficiency.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business, or Law preferred.

Key Competencies

• Leadership, influence, problem-solving, resilience, relationship-building, and adaptability.

Why Join Our Department?

Join a team that values strategic oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and professional growth, contributing directly to project success and organizational excellence.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees, committed to solving critical challenges in energy and materials markets.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion, and consider all qualified applicants objectively and without discrimination.