Commercial Manager

Design Build Search; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee high-value construction projects in the Middle East. The role involves managing contractual responsibilities, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic input to mitigate financial risks. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with FIDIC contracts and a strong background in construction law.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of commercial/contractual experience.
• Proven expertise in FIDIC contracts in the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractual and commercial performance of construction projects.
• Administer FIDIC-based contracts and manage claims.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Contractual Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Law

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Commercial Manager

Dubai

Overview:

An experienced Commercial Manager is required to take ownership of contractual and commercial responsibilities on high-value construction projects in the Middle East. This role will support project teams on-site, ensuring financial efficiency and contractual compliance throughout all phases of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the contractual and commercial performance of live construction projects.
• Provide strategic input to reduce financial exposure, maximise cost recovery, and manage claims.
• Administer all aspects of FIDIC-based contracts, including risk mitigation and compliance.
• Review and support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and loss & expense submissions.
• Engage with P6 project schedules to substantiate claims and progress.
• Assist in resolving disputes and claims, including involvement in arbitration processes where required.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of commercial/contractual experience, ideally with major contractors.
• Proven expertise in FIDIC contracts and their application in the GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of contractual risk assessment and dispute avoidance.
• Hands-on experience with EOT claims, cost control, and claims resolution.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting Primavera P6 programmes.
• Familiarity with arbitration and dispute resolution procedures.

Preferred Background:

• Experience on high-rise buildings, civil infrastructure, or villa developments in the Middle East (UAE preferred).
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or a related field.
• Projects exposure valued at AED 750 million+.
• Previous experience across multiple live project sites.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.