Senior Commercial Lead: Post-Contract & FIDIC Expert

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate - Commercial Manager in the UAE to lead post-contract commercial management for residential villa and mid-rise projects. You will oversee cost reporting, cash flow, changes, and claims while guiding a commercial team and advising project leadership.

The role requires MRICS and extensive UAE experience, with a focus on delivering robust commercial outcomes and protecting the Employer's interests across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• MRICS is mandatory.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
• Extensive UAE experience in the delivery of residential mid-rise, mixed-use and community developments.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team across all project phases.
• Act as the primary commercial interface with senior Contractor and Consultant representatives.
• Oversee the administration of contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage and resolve complex commercial, contractual, and claims-related matters.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and robust recommendations to project leadership.
• Review and negotiate commercial submissions, variations, and contractual correspondence.
• Drive timely commercial decisions to support project objectives and delivery milestones.
• Protect and maintain the Employer's commercial and contractual interests.
• Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders while ensuring commercial governance.
• Monitor commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through effective negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Ensure successful project delivery through proactive commercial leadership and control.
• Lead commercial and contractual activities on behalf of the Employer.
• Manage cost, change, claims, and contract administration.
• Act as the key commercial interface between project stakeholders.
• Provide commercial advice and protect the Employer's interests.

Skills

Post-contract commercial management

FIDIC Red Book

Cost reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Variations management

Change control

Final accounts negotiation

Claims management

Contract administration

Commercial risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or equivalent

MRICS

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate - Commercial Manager in the UAE to lead post-contract commercial management for residential villa and mid-rise projects. You will oversee cost reporting, cash flow, changes, and claims while guiding a commercial team and advising project leadership.

The role requires MRICS and extensive UAE experience, with a focus on delivering robust commercial outcomes and protecting the Employer's interests across a diverse portfolio.