EOI - Contracts / Commercial Manager

Dubai Branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multidisciplinary consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Contracts / Commercial Manager to oversee all contractual and financial aspects of major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience in commercial roles with a strong focus on GCC and FIDIC regulations. Join us to help shape sustainable urban environments and manage risks effectively within complex projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in contracts and commercial roles on metro or infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of FIDIC forms of contract, RTA contract frameworks, and GCC regulations.
• Experience in leading commercial functions for complex multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate consultancy and subcontract agreements.
• Manage commercial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Administer claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with RTA and UAE contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, technical, and procurement teams to mitigate risk and ensure project profitability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract drafting

Cost control

Risk management

Education

MSc/BSc in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Commercial Management

Job description

SJ Overview: Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary urban infrastructure and managed services consultancy headquartered in Singapore. With over 16000 employees across 120 offices worldwide SJ Group is committed to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments. Our presence in the Middle East is anchored by our contribution to large-scale infrastructure and transport projects across the GCC.

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the following roles as part of a confidential metro rolling stock consultancy bid project in Dubai. All positions are full-time UAE-based and require strong GCC experience with preference given to candidates with RTA project exposure.

About the Role: The Contracts / Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing all contractual financial and commercial aspects of the project in line with FIDIC principles client expectations and Surbana Jurongs governance. This role plays a key part in risk management claims strategy and cost controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft review and negotiate consultancy and subcontract agreements
• Manage commercial reporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Administer claims variations and contractual correspondence
• Ensure compliance with RTA and UAE contractual requirements
• Collaborate with legal technical and procurement teams to mitigate risk and ensure project profitability

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc in Engineering Quantity Surveying Law or Commercial Management
• Minimum 15 years experience in contracts and commercial roles on metro or infrastructure projects
• In-depth understanding of FIDIC forms of contract RTA contract frameworks and GCC regulations
• Excellent negotiation contract drafting and cost control skills
• Experience in leading commercial functions for complex multidisciplinary projects

Why Join Us

At Surbana Jurong we bring together talent teamwork innovation and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Required Experience:

Manager