Construction Contracts & Commercial Manager – Head of Department

Avsar Global HR Consultancy is hiring on behalf of a client for an experienced Construction Contracts & Commercial Manager – Head of Department for a leading construction company in Dubai.The ideal candidate must have strong contractor-side high-rise construction experience, with proven expertise in arbitration, claims management, dispute resolution, and commercial leadership.Key Responsibilities▸ Manage construction arbitration cases, claims, and dispute resolution.▸ Oversee EOT, prolongation claims, variations, and contractual entitlements.▸ Lead the Contracts and Commercial Department across multiple projects.▸ Manage FIDIC contracts, subcontracts, negotiations, and commercial risks.▸ Oversee quantity surveying, cost control, tendering, estimation, and project profitability.Requirements ▸ 12–15 years of construction experience, including 7+ years in senior management.▸ Practical construction arbitration experience - mandatory.▸ Contractor-side experience in high-rise buildings exceeding 20 floors is mandatory.▸ Proven experience leading commercial teams and managing multiple projects.▸ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.▸ Strong FIDIC, claims management, QS, and cost control expertise.▸ British English speaker required, with excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.▸ Candidates must currently be based in the UAE.Please note: Candidates without practical arbitration and contractor-side high-rise construction experience will not be considered.Salary: AED 50,000–70,000 (Negotiable)Industry: Construction / Building Contracting