Senior Commercial Lead, Major UAE Projects

PMKConsult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

PMKConsult is a UAE-based project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK. We are seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor to lead pre- and post-contract commercial management on major projects in the GCC.

The ideal candidate holds an RICS-accredited degree, MRICS or FRICS, with 10+ years post-qualification experience including 5+ years in the UAE, and strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE Civil Code.

Qualifications

• MRICS/FRICS is essential.
• Minimum 10+ years post-qualification experience, with 5+ years in UAE or GCC.
• Proven track record leading pre-contract on major projects.
• Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE Civil Code.

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 and market alignment.
• Price and review BOQs and tenders, including rate build-ups, preliminaries and risk allowances.
• Review and challenge contractor pricing 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.

Skills

MRICS/FRICS

Pre-contract leadership

Cost planning

FIDIC contracts

UAE market knowledge

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

PMKConsult is a UAE-based project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK. We are seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor to lead pre- and post-contract commercial management on major projects in the GCC.

The ideal candidate holds an RICS-accredited degree, MRICS or FRICS, with 10+ years post-qualification experience including 5+ years in the UAE, and strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE Civil Code.