General Manager

Elliot Scott Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A developer-backed contracting business based in Dubai is seeking an experienced General Manager – Construction to lead and scale its construction operations. This senior leadership role oversees the entire construction lifecycle with accountability for delivery performance and team leadership. Ideal candidates must have over 15 years of experience in construction, including significant time in the UAE, and a strong background in delivering high-rise and complex projects. The position offers a monthly salary of AED 50,000 – 55,000, inclusive of allowances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ construction experience, including 7-10 years in the UAE.
• Proven leadership in developer-backed or client-side contracting environments.
• Experience delivering high-rise and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction delivery from feasibility through to handover.
• Establish construction processes, governance frameworks, and reporting systems.
• Build, structure, and lead high-performing project and site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Control

Project Management

Risk Management

UAE Construction Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Overview

Our client, a developer-backed contracting business in Dubai, is seeking an experienced General Manager – Construction to lead and scale its construction operations.

This senior leadership role will oversee the full construction lifecycle, with an initial focus on low-rise to mid-rise developments and a planned transition into high-rise and complex projects as the development pipeline grows. The role carries full accountability for delivery performance, governance, commercial control, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction delivery from feasibility through to handover
• Establish and implement construction processes, governance frameworks, and reporting systems
• Build, structure, and lead high-performing project, commercial, and site teams
• Oversee cost control, programme delivery, quality assurance, HSE, and compliance
• Manage consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and authority approvals
• Lead procurement strategy, tendering, and subcontractor appointments
• Identify and mitigate construction, commercial, and delivery risks

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 15 years’ construction experience, including 7–10 years in the UAE
• Proven leadership in developer-backed or client-side contracting environments
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-rise and complex projects
• Strong understanding of UAE construction regulations and authority processes
• Experience setting up, improving, or scaling construction operations

AED 50,000 – 55,000 per month (inclusive of fixed allowances)