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SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER

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Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 400,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role requires extensive experience in contract commercial management and knowledge of the Middle East construction market. Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, and be a Chartered QS. The position offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive insurance coverage, emphasizing an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary
Comprehensive life insurance coverage
Premium medical insurance for dependents

Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge and experience in contract commercial management of projects.
  • Minimum 15 years post qualification experience.
  • Experience in government departments or contractor roles preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage contract and commercial aspects throughout project lifecycle.
  • Prepare contracts, task orders, and contract letters.
  • Negotiate contracts with clients and contractors.

Skills

Contract commercial management
Negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Chartered QS (MRICS)

Tools

PMIS systems
Job description

AtkinsRalis is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager in Abu Dhabi UAE.

About AtkinsRalis

Created by the integration of longstanding organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a worldclass engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique endtoend services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting advisory & environmental services intelligent networks & cybersecurity design & engineering procurement project & construction management operations & maintenance decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

Essential Criteria:
  • Indepth knowledge and experience in contract commercial management of projects at both tender/ procurement and post contract stages.
  • Middle East construction market experience in last 45 years preferable.
  • Good common law contract commercial and fiduciary understanding minimum 15 years post qualification experience.
  • Excellent written English for preparation of contracts task orders contract letters notices and communications.
  • Good negotiation skills to agree contracts with clients contractors and subcontractors.
  • Previous experience in government departments/ clientside and or contractor roles.
  • Large company project financial control systems use and understanding.
  • Large company internal governance procedures will be an added factor.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to review invoices and contracts prior to issue.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Degree in relevant discipline or legal qualification.
  • Professional Membership (MCIOB MRICS MCIArb).
  • Knowledge of PMIS systems.
  • Contract interpretation and advice/ action.
  • Executive level reporting.
  • Internal project and financial management.
  • Internal governance management.
  • Resource management.
  • Managing and assisting technical teams to prepare task orders/ work packages.
  • Maintaining rolling revenue cost margin and headcount forecasts.
  • Reporting on project performance.
  • Leveraging project commercial performance revenues and costs.
  • Ensure time charge hours properly captured and invoiced on time.
The Individual:
  • Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management from recognised University or Bachelor of Laws.
  • Must be a Chartered QS (MRICS).
  • Must have previous experience of FIDIC Contracts.
  • Strong contractual commercial and financial knowledge.
  • Minimum 15 years pre and/ or postcontract relevant capacity in contracts and commercial management.
  • Must have consultant and/ or client background for minimum of 10 years.
  • Must have minimum of 4 years Middle East experience preferred.
  • Project management acumen.
  • Good communication skills.
  • At ease with Client presentations/ reports.
  • Team player team leader.
Why choose AtkinsRalis
  • Taxfree salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
Your difference makes a difference.

We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:
  • Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
  • Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
  • Ensuring that all existing employees potential employees colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.
Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime

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