Lead Commercial Manager (Post-Contract) – UAE Residential

AtkinsRealis Project Management L.L.C. - S.P.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an Associate - Commercial Manager to lead post-contract commercial management for multiple residential villa and mid-rise UAE projects. You will excel in FIDIC Red Book contracts, cost reporting, cash flow, and variations, guiding commercial teams and advising clients to achieve favorable outcomes.

The role demands MRICS, 10+ years' post-qualification experience, and strong UAE project delivery in residential sectors, with a focus on governance, risk, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QS/CM or equivalent.
• MRICS certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
• Extensive UAE experience delivering residential mid-rise, mixed-use, and community developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team across all project phases.
• Act as the primary commercial interface with senior Contractor and Consultant representatives.
• Oversee the administration of contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage and resolve complex commercial, contractual, and claims-related matters.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and robust recommendations to project leadership.
• Review and negotiate commercial submissions, variations, and contractual correspondence.
• Drive timely commercial decisions to support project objectives and milestones.
• Protect and maintain the Employer's commercial and contractual interests.
• Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders while ensuring governance.
• Monitor commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through effective negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Ensure successful project delivery through proactive commercial leadership and control.
• Lead commercial and contractual activities on behalf of the Employer.
• Manage cost, change, claims, and contract administration.
• Act as the key commercial interface between project stakeholders.
• Provide commercial advice and protect the Employer’s interests.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or equivalent

MRICS certification

Tools

FIDIC Red Book knowledge

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks an Associate - Commercial Manager to lead post-contract commercial management for multiple residential villa and mid-rise UAE projects. You will excel in FIDIC Red Book contracts, cost reporting, cash flow, and variations, guiding commercial teams and advising clients to achieve favorable outcomes.

The role demands MRICS, 10+ years' post-qualification experience, and strong UAE project delivery in residential sectors, with a focus on governance, risk, and stakeholder