Specialist, Contracts & Commercial - UAE Applicant

Confidential Jobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and contractual aspects across projects. The role focuses on cost control, BOQs, budgets, and final accounts, delivering accurate financial performance.

You will manage variations, claims, renewals, and contract close-out while providing strategic commercial advice to stakeholders. A strong background in procurement and negotiation, plus professional certifications, is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Contracts, and Commercial Management.
• Strong experience in BOQs, cost planning, budgeting, cost control, and estimating.
• Proven experience managing contract variations, claims, renewals, extensions, amendments, and final accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen, contractual knowledge, and negotiation skills.
• Professional certifications such as RICS, CIOB, or equivalent are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractual and commercial matters across projects and contracts.
• Manage variations, claims, renewals, disputes, and contract close-out activities.
• Prepare BOQs, estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Review payments, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to stakeholders and management.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of commercial matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract management and commercial processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Contractual knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or related field

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Contracts, and Commercial Management.
• Strong experience in BOQs, cost planning, budgeting, cost control, and estimating.
• Proven experience managing contract variations, claims, renewals, extensions, amendments, and final accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen, contractual knowledge, and negotiation skills.
• Professional certifications such as RICS, CIOB, or equivalent are an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead contractual and commercial matters across projects and contracts.
• Manage variations, claims, renewals, disputes, and contract close-out activities.
• Prepare BOQs, estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Review payments, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to stakeholders and management.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of commercial matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract management and commercial processes.