Senior Commercial Director – UAE Infrastructure Programme

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 918,000 - 1,285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the commercial and contracts management for a major infrastructure programme in the United Arab Emirates. You will direct multiple packages, oversee cost control, procurement support, and reporting to senior client representatives.

The role requires over 20 years in commercial or contracts management on large infrastructure projects, with at least five years in the UAE or GCC, and MRICS/FRICS membership or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Chartered MRICS/FRICS membership or equivalent qualification.
• 20+ years in commercial or contracts management on major infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in UAE or GCC markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contracts management across all infrastructure packages.
• Set and implement the programme's commercial strategy and controls framework.
• Provide senior client advice on contractual, financial and delivery matters.
• Direct commercial activities across multiple contracts and packages.
• Maintain consistent commercial governance and risk management across the programme.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

FIDIC contracts

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Education

MRICS/FRICS chartered

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the commercial and contracts management for a major infrastructure programme in the United Arab Emirates. You will direct multiple packages, oversee cost control, procurement support, and reporting to senior client representatives.

The role requires over 20 years in commercial or contracts management on large infrastructure projects, with at least five years in the UAE or GCC, and MRICS/FRICS membership or equivalent.