Commercial Manager – Interior Fit-Out

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager – Interior Fit-Out with a strong professional Quantity Surveying (QS) background to lead the commercial and contractual management of our interior fit-out projects.The ideal candidate will have progressed from a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor into commercial management and have strong hands-on experience in fit-out costing, BOQs, contracts, procurement, variations, claims, cost control, valuations, final accounts, and project profitability.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the commercial and Quantity Surveying function across multiple interior fit-out projects.Prepare and review BOQs, cost estimates, budgets, tender documents, and project cost plans.Review quotations and ensure correct pricing, margins, commercial terms, and risk allowances.Establish project budgets and monitor budget vs. actual, committed costs, cost-to-complete, and forecasted margins.Manage variations, change orders, claims, extensions/additional works, and commercial negotiations.Prepare and review progress valuations, payment applications, subcontractor payments, and final accounts.Manage the commercial aspects of subcontractors, suppliers, and procurement packages.Negotiate prices and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors.Review client and subcontractor contracts and identify commercial and contractual risks.Ensure variations and additional works are properly documented, priced, approved, and invoiced.Monitor project profitability and take corrective action where costs or margins deviate from budget.Support project teams with contractual and commercial matters throughout project execution.Work closely with Sales, Estimation, Design, Procurement, Projects, and Finance.Prepare management reports covering project profitability, cash flow, variations, outstanding payments, cost-to-complete, and commercial risks.Lead and support the Quantity Surveying / Commercial team.Improve commercial procedures, cost-control systems, and approval processes across the company.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.Strong professional Quantity Surveying background is essential.Proven career progression from Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor into Commercial Managementis highly preferred.Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction and/or interior fit-out.Strong interior fit-out experience is essential.Experience in luxury residential, villa, hospitality, or high-end fit-out projects is highly preferred.Excellent knowledge of BOQs, estimation, cost planning, cost control, variations, claims, valuations, and final accounts.Strong understanding of construction and fit-out contracts and commercial risk management.Knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of construction contracts is an advantage.Strong supplier and subcontractor negotiation experience.Strong understanding of project margins, cash flow, forecasting, and profitability.Advanced Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting skills.Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and leadership skills.GCC/Qatar experience is preferred.