Principal Estimator

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial relationships and manage contracts. This role requires strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, and offers flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication abilities and relevant qualifications. A highly competitive salary and various career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Career development through training

Generous holiday allowance

Highly competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience in Nuclear, Civil Engineering, or Service Contracting sectors desirable.
• Professional qualifications or membership of relevant Chartered Institute desirable.

Responsibilities

• Procure, negotiate, and execute construction contracts.
• Manage all awarded contracts within portfolio in accordance with governance.
• Provide oversight of individual contracts for compatibility.
• Establish and track corrective actions to meet procurement milestones.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Numeracy skills

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Cost Management, Construction Law

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

• Associate / Project Director level
• Location: Sizewell C (hybrid of home, office, and client sites)
• Permanent, full-time position with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Our Energy team is delivering projects on nuclear new build programmes across the UK, which are crucial to Britain’s energy independence and our NetZero 2050 targets.

The Senior Commercial Manager will own and manage commercial relationships with suppliers within their portfolio. You will be the primary point of contact for all supply chain and commercial matters related to your portfolio of suppliers and contracts, working closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This role involves collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team within a Programme.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Procuring, negotiating, and executing construction contracts for your portfolio, ensuring value for money, cost transparency, and stakeholder requirements are met regardless of procurement route and contract type.
2. Managing all awarded contracts within your portfolio in accordance with contractual and governance requirements, and project objectives to ensure successful delivery of outcomes.
3. Providing oversight of individual contracts to ensure compatibility and alignment with other projects, including regular reporting on scope, schedule, pricing, key personnel, and incentive arrangements.
4. Establishing, tracking, and managing corrective actions to meet procurement milestones, ensure value for money, and align with stakeholder and project requirements, including timely contract signing in line with the Integrated Work Schedule.

Who we're looking for

1. Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; experience in the Nuclear, Civil Engineering, or Service Contracting sectors is desirable but not essential.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Methodical approach to organization, quick adaptability, and strong problem-solving, negotiation, finance, and numeracy skills.
3. HNC, HND, or Degree in Cost Management, Construction Law, or a similar/relevant discipline; candidates with an engineering background may also be considered.
4. Professional qualifications or membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS, or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you

• Opportunities for career development through training and further qualifications
• Networking opportunities to enhance your industry understanding and personal brand
• Generous holiday allowance with options to purchase additional days
• Highly competitive salary with potential for increases through reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting health and well-being
• Global travel scholarship programme for international experience
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities within the community
• Support from central teams and recognition as a Great Place to Work certified employer

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries. We deliver iconic landmarks and critical infrastructure, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and value to shape communities and the built environment.

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