Senior Commercial Lead for Major Projects & Contracts

PMKConsult; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

PMKConsult is a leading project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK, delivering complex portfolios valued in the billions. This role leads commercial and contract management across pre- and post-contract stages for major projects, guiding cost planning, pricing and procurement strategies.

Ideal candidates hold a RICS-accredited degree with MRICS/FRICS, 10+ years post-qualification experience including GCC exposure, and a strong track record in

Qualifications

• RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• MRICS or FRICS professional designation is essential for this role.
• 10+ years post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE or wider GCC.
• Proven track record as a pre-contract lead covering cost planning, estimating, pricing and procurement on major projects.
• Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts, including drafting, amendment, administration and claims.
• Working knowledge of the UAE Civil Code as it applies to construction, including decennial liability, liquidated damages and time bars.
• Strong track record in claims, EOTs, quantum and dispute avoidance; exposure to arbitration or expert support is an advantage.
• Proven experience in procurement, tendering, cost planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Strong benchmarking and pricing knowledge of the UAE market, including current rates, market trends and cost drivers.
• Experience with major UAE clients or developers, such as Aldar, Emaar, Modon, Nakheel, Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contract management across pre- and post-contract stages for major projects.
• Lead the pre-contract function, overseeing cost planning, estimating and pricing from feasibility to contract award.
• Lead and sign off cost plans, estimates and pricing, ensuring accuracy, consistency and market alignment.
• Price and review BOQs and tenders, including rate build-ups, preliminaries and risk allowances.
• Review and challenge contractor pricing and rates to ensure value for money.
• Lead procurement and tendering, including strategy, tender analysis, negotiation and award recommendations.
• Advise clients on procurement and contract strategy, including contract selection and risk allocation.

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline

MRICS or FRICS (essential)

Job description

PMKConsult is a leading project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK, delivering complex portfolios valued in the billions. This role leads commercial and contract management across pre- and post-contract stages for major projects, guiding cost planning, pricing and procurement strategies.

Ideal candidates hold a RICS-accredited degree with MRICS/FRICS, 10+ years post-qualification experience including GCC exposure, and a strong track record in