Residential Consultant

RTC-1 Employment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 457,000 - 547,000; Full time

Job summary

RTC-1 Employment Services presents a Commercial Director opportunity in Dubai for a luxury residential fit-out contractor. The role leads commercial strategy, bids, and client negotiations across high-end villas and turnkey projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in C-level roles, strong BOQ and cost control experience, and a UAE driving licence with fluent business English. Dubai-based, full-time and performance-driven with annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of C-level/senior management experience in luxury residential fit-out, including high-end villas, premium residences or penthouses.
• At least 8 years of commercial fit-out/construction experience with strong BOQ, estimation, tendering, pricing and variations.
• Proven track record in business development, tender awards and client negotiations in UAE/GCC.
• Must have UAE driving licence and fluent business English.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and business development for luxury villas, residences and turnkey fit-out projects.
• Direct tendering, BOQ preparation, cost estimation and pricing strategies.
• Oversee contracts, variations, claims, budgets, margins, cash flow and final accounts.
• Lead and develop Commercial, Estimation and Business Development teams to drive profitability.

Skills

BOQ estimation

Tendering

Cost control

Contract management

Commercial leadership

Client negotiations

Education

Construction-related degree

RICS membership advantageous

Job description

Position Title

Commercial Director – High-End Residential Fit-Out

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

AED: up to 45,000 depending on experience and qualifications plus annual bonus

Job Location

Dubai, UAE

About the Client

A leading Dubai-based luxury residential fit-out contractor.

Job Description

• Lead commercial strategy and business development for luxury villas, premium residences and high-end turnkey fit-out projects, developing client relationships and securing profitable project awards.
• Direct tendering, BOQ preparation, cost estimation and pricing strategies, ensuring accurate costing of joinery, MEP, specialist finishes, labour and subcontractor packages.
• Oversee commercial contracts, negotiations, variations, claims, project budgets, gross margins, cash flow, collections and final-account settlements.
• Lead and develop the Commercial, Estimation and Business Development teams, driving tender conversion, profitability, revenue growth and commercial risk management.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of C-level/senior management experience in luxury residential fit-out, including high-end villas, premium residences or penthouses, and at least 8 years of commercial fit-out/construction experience.
• Strong expertise in BOQs, estimation, tendering, pricing, contracts, variations, claims, cost control, project profitability, and final accounts.
• Proven track record in business development, tender awards, client negotiations, margin protection, and variation recovery, with UAE/GCC commercial leadership experience and prior management of QS/estimation teams.
• Construction-related degree or diploma, fluent business English, and valid UAE driving licence. Established Dubai luxury residential client/developer/consultant network and RICS membership are advantageous.