General Manager - Contracting / Construction

We are supporting one of the largest UAE conglomerates ti hire a General Manager - Contracting to lead its growing construction business. This is a senior business leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the ownership of the group.

The role will have full responsibility for the division's P&L, order book, business growth and project delivery , overseeing a multi-project portfolio across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

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Full ownership of the division's P&L, revenue, margins and profitability

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Lead delivery across a AED 500m+ multi-project portfolio

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Drive tendering, new business, order-book growth and client relationships

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Oversee project performance across programme, cost, quality, cash flow and HSE

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Lead commercial matters including FIDIC, variations, claims and final accounts

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Build and develop the leadership and project-delivery teams

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Strengthen the division's MEP and self-delivery capabilities

Key Requirements

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20+ years' construction experience , with significant GCC exposure

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Main contractor background is essential

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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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Proven experience managing a AED 500m+ multi-project portfolio

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Strong exposure to building, civil and/or infrastructure projects

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Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, variations and claims

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Demonstrable P&L, tendering, subcontractor and site-delivery responsibility