Senior Commercial Manager / Associate Commercial Director

PMK International Consult LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PMK International Consult LLC in the UAE seeks a senior Quantity Surveyor with MRICS/FRICS to lead pre-contract and cost management on major projects across the UAE and GCC. You will oversee cost planning, pricing, tendering and procurement strategies for landmark developments.

The role requires over 10 years’ post-qualification experience, deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts, and strong understanding of the UAE Civil Code, with a track record on schemes for clients like Aldar or Emaar.

Qualifications

• MRICS or FRICS designation is essential.
• 10+ years post-qualification experience, GCC experience preferred.
• Proven track record as pre-contract lead on major projects.
• Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Strong UAE market knowledge and understanding of cost benchmarks.

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 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.

Skills

Cost planning

Tendering

Procurement strategy

Education

RICS-accredited degree (Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management)

Job description

Why Join PMK

PMKConsultisan award-winningproject, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK,witha project footprint that exceeds 4.5 million sqmanda project portfolio value exceeding USD $8 billion.

We're proud ofour strong company culture. Weactively builda positive and collaborative working environmentby bringing inpeople who encourage and support their teammates, take fullownership,proactivelysolve problems andfocus on results.

Key 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.

Key Requirements

• RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered MRICS or FRICS (essential).
• Minimum 10+ years' post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE or wider GCC.
• Proven track record as a pre-contract lead, including 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