A well-established international architecture and engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Commercial & Contracts Manager to join its Dubai team.
This is a senior position within a highly regarded business, working across major projects in the region with strong exposure to clients, project leadership and complex commercial matters.
It would suit somebody looking for a visible role with real responsibility across both contracts and wider commercial strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial and contractual matters across major projects
- Manage post-contract administration, variations, claims and change control
- Advise project teams on contractual risk, obligations and entitlement
- Review and respond to Extension of Time claims
- Manage contractual correspondence, notices and supporting documentation
- Assess variations and the commercial impact of changes in scope
- Work closely with architecture, engineering and project management teams
- Support negotiations with clients, consultants and contractors
- Identify potential contractual and commercial risks at an early stage
- Provide advice on procurement and contracting strategy
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required
Requirements
- Extensive experience within commercial management, contracts or claims
- Strong background within architecture, engineering, construction or multidisciplinary consultancy
- Significant UAE or wider Middle East experience
- Strong post-contract expertise
- Proven experience handling claims, variations, EOT and contractual correspondence
- MRICS or FRICS preferred
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law or a related discipline
- Strong commercial judgement and client-facing capability
