Lead Commercial Manager – UAE Residential Projects

AtkinsRéalis Group

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 420,000 - 600,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary
Life insurance
Medical insurance
Annual leave
Gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus
Annual flight
Transport allowance
Housing allowance
Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UAE seeks an Associate - Commercial Manager to lead post-contract commercial management of residential villa and mid-rise projects. You will act as the primary commercial interface, oversee contract administration, risk management, and change control, and guide determinations and settlements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, MRICS, 10+ years in UAE-based residential projects, and a proven track record leading commercial teams across multiple

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
  • MRICS is mandatory for this role.
  • Minimum 10+ years in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
  • Extensive UAE experience in residential mid-rise, mixed-use developments.
  • Proven experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects.
  • Post-contract expertise in consultancy, PMC, or client organisations.
  • Advanced knowledge of FIDIC Red Book contracts.
  • Strong cost reporting and financial management skills.
  • Cash flow forecasting, variations, and change management.
  • Final account negotiations and settlement; claims management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the commercial team across all project phases.
  • Act as the primary commercial interface with senior Contractor and Consultant representatives.
  • Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with obligations.
  • Manage complex commercial, contractual, and claims matters.
  • Provide strategic commercial advice to project leadership.
  • Review and negotiate variations and contractual submissions.
  • Drive timely commercial decisions to support objectives.
  • Protect Employer's commercial interests and governance.
  • Monitor commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support dispute avoidance and resolution through negotiation.

Skills

MRICS
Post-contract
FIDIC Red Book
Cost reporting
Cash flow
Variations
Change control
Claims management
Contract administration
Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying
MRICS Certification

Tools

CostX

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the UAE seeks an Associate - Commercial Manager to lead post-contract commercial management of residential villa and mid-rise projects. You will act as the primary commercial interface, oversee contract administration, risk management, and change control, and guide determinations and settlements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, MRICS, 10+ years in UAE-based residential projects, and a proven track record leading commercial teams across multiple

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