Senior Commercial Leader – Development & Cost Control

Shamal Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamal Holding is seeking an Associate Director Commercial to lead the commercial management function within the Development team. You will drive financial control, governance and risk management across post-contract activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and aligning with development objectives.

You will define the PS packaging strategy, maintain the scope boundary register, and lead the commercial evaluation process to deliver value within approved budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or construction related accreditation.
• MRICS qualification preferred but not essential.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial management in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the provisional sums packaging strategy.
• Set the commercial framework for scope boundaries and interfaces.
• Lead packaging logic and pricing across PS packages.
• Provide strategic leadership across the PS procurement lifecycle and budgeting.
• Manage post-contract commercial activities and governance standards.
• Oversee Cost Management team performance and consistency.
• Assess, negotiate, and finalise variations with proper justification and approvals.
• Forecast project cash flows and integrate with Finance and Delivery reporting.

Skills

Commercial management

Financial governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or construction related accreditation

MRICS qualification (preferred)

Job description

Shamal Holding is seeking an Associate Director Commercial to lead the commercial management function within the Development team. You will drive financial control, governance and risk management across post-contract activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and aligning with development objectives.

You will define the PS packaging strategy, maintain the scope boundary register, and lead the commercial evaluation process to deliver value within approved budgets.