Senior Contracts & Commercial Director — Construction

The Greater Change; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Contracts & Commercial Director to oversee commercial strategy, contract management, and dispute resolution across construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of senior commercial leadership experience in the industry and a strong command of FIDIC standards and UAE construction contracts. This pivotal role offers an executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market norms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ senior commercial leadership experience in construction or engineering.
• Strong expertise in FIDIC and UAE construction contracts.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects, claims, and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement company-wide commercial and contractual frameworks.
• Lead negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Oversee claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Business

Job description

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Contracts & Commercial Director to oversee commercial strategy, contract management, and dispute resolution across construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of senior commercial leadership experience in the industry and a strong command of FIDIC standards and UAE construction contracts. This pivotal role offers an executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market norms.