Lead Commercial Manager – UAE Residential Projects

AtkinsRéalis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

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