Senior Commercial Manager / Associate Commercial Director

PMKConsult; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 350 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

MRICS/FRICS

Pre-contract leadership

Cost planning

FIDIC contracts

UAE market knowledge

Formation

RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying

Description du poste

Why Join PMK

PMKConsult is an award-winning project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK, with a project footprint that exceeds 4.5 million sqm and a project portfolio value exceeding USD $8 billion.

We're proud of our strong company culture. We actively build a positive and collaborative working environment by bringing in people who encourage and support their teammates, take full ownership, proactively solve problems and focus 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

Requirements

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