Contracts & Commercial Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Contracts & Commercial Manager to lead the full potential of contractual and commercial activities across our construction and Facilities Management portfolio. Reporting directly to the senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s commercial interests, optimizing contract performance, and driving sustainable project profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, execute and renew commercial and legal contracts across construction and Facilities Management operations.
• Develop commercial strategies, negotiate payment terms, support pricing and bidding models, and drive business growth and cost efficiency.
• Review tender documentation, conditions of contract and subcontract terms; identify contractual risks and onerous provisions and recommend appropriate amendments.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers through successful contract award and execution.
• Administer FIDIC-based construction contracts and Facilities Management agreements, including SLAs, KPIs, payment mechanisms and performance regimes.
• Oversee valuations, payment applications, cash flow management, variations and final accounts to protect and maximize contract margins.
• Administer contract changes, variations, claims and dispute settlements in close coordination with Legal and project teams.
• Prepare, substantiate and defend Extension of Time, loss and expense, and variation claims; manage disputes through negotiation, mediation or formal resolution processes.
• Identify commercial and legal risks (liability, indemnities, warranties), ensure regulatory compliance, and align all activities with company governance.
• Maintain comprehensive contract risk registers and provide clear commercial reporting to senior management.
• Direct the preparation of subcontract and supply packages, tender evaluations, awards and the enforcement of back-to-back contractual terms.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for cross-functional teams including Legal, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Lead, mentor and develop the contracts team while building contractual capability across project and FM delivery teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management; Master’s degree or professional membership (RICS / CIOB) strongly preferred
• Minimum 12 years’ progressive experience in construction contracts, of which at least 5 years must be at managerial level
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC forms of contract (NEC experience will be an advantage)
• Demonstrable experience in Facilities Management or Operation & Maintenance contracts
• Proven track record in claims management, commercial negotiation and clear cost perspective
• Exceptional communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED28,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person