Senior Commercial Manager

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading main contractor in Dubai. This senior commercial position requires strong expertise in commercial contract management, claims, dispute resolution, arbitration, cost control, quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation. UAE experience is strongly preferred, particularly candidates who have exposure to UAE court related matters and local contractual requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the commercial and contracts function across major high-rise commercial construction projects.Oversee all pre- and post-contract commercial activities, ensuring projects are commercially controlled and profitable.Manage contract administration, including contract reviews, negotiations, notices, variations, extensions of time and payment matters.Lead the preparation, assessment and management of claims, counterclaims and contractual disputes.Manage arbitration proceedings and support legal teams on complex commercial and contractual matters.Provide expert input into UAE court-related commercial and contractual matters, where required.Oversee quantity surveying, cost control, valuations, forecasting and financial reporting.Develop and implement commercial strategies to protect margins, cash flow and contractual entitlement.Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements.Lead tendering and estimation activities, including pricing, risk analysis and commercial evaluation.Identify contractual, financial and project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.Work closely with project management, procurement, legal, finance and senior management teams.Provide senior commercial advice to management throughout the project lifecycle.Mentor and develop commercial and contracts teams.Candidate Requirements15–20+ years of relevant commercial and contracts experience within the construction industry.Strong background in high-rise commercial building construction is essential.UAE construction experience is highly preferred; GCC experience will also be considered.Strong expertise in claims management, dispute resolution and arbitration.Proven experience with contracts and contract administration.Strong quantity surveying and cost control background.Experience across tendering, estimation and commercial management.Good understanding of construction contracts and contractual mechanisms, including FIDIC.Experience dealing with major contractors, consultants, developers and/or clients.Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Experience supporting or managing court proceedings and/or arbitration would be highly advantageous.Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.