EOI - Contracts / Commercial Manager

Robert Bird Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Contracts / Commercial Manager to oversee all contractual and financial aspects of metro projects. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in contracts on infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of FIDIC principles. This role offers a dynamic workplace where teamwork and innovation are valued.

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.

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 16,000 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 Jurong’s 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 doesn’t 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!