Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading engineering and construction organisation delivering major projects across the Middle East. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to take ownership of all contractual and commercial aspects of a significant project, supporting successful delivery while protecting commercial interests and maximising project value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage valuations, invoicing, payment applications and commercial reporting.
• Oversee project cost control, forecasting and financial performance.
• Manage and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Administer contracts and provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams.
• Lead subcontract management activities, including evaluation, administration and commercial reviews.
• Manage claims, variations, entitlement preservation and dispute avoidance strategies.
• Review and draft contractual terms and conditions as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 15 years experience in commercial management, quantity surveying or contract administration within large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or affiliation with RICS, IQS, MICES, MCIOB or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, ICE and other recognised contract forms.
• Proven experience managing commercial teams on multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of protecting contractual entitlement and maximising project revenue.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development with a respected industry leader.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.

Apply

If you are an experienced Commercial Manager seeking your next challenge and have a strong background in construction contracts, commercial management and project delivery, we would like to hear from you.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.