Commercial Director
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About the Role
A Tier 1 main contractor in Dubai seeks a Commercial Director to oversee commercial performance across major projects. The role involves full accountability for commercial strategy, contract administration, and financial performance, leading the commercial and QS team.
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Responsibilities
- Full accountability for commercial strategy, contract administration, and financial performance across the project portfolio
- Leading and developing the commercial and QS team, setting standards for cost control, valuations, and reporting
- Managing main contract and subcontract negotiations, ensuring risk is identified and controlled at every stage
- Working closely with project directors and senior leadership on bid strategy, margin protection, and dispute resolution
- Overseeing cash flow, WIP reporting, and final account settlement across projects
Requirements
- Strong background within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor in the UAE
- Extensive experience managing commercial teams on large scale projects
- Proven record of protecting margin and resolving disputes
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- MRICS desirable
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Job Overview
- An established Tier 1 main contractor in Dubai is looking for a Commercial Director to take ownership of commercial performance across a live portfolio of major projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Full accountability for commercial strategy, contract administration, and financial performance across the project portfolio.
- Leading and developing the commercial and QS team, setting standards for cost control, valuations, and reporting.
- Managing main contract and subcontract negotiations, ensuring risk is identified and controlled at every stage.
- Working closely with project directors and senior leadership on bid strategy, margin protection, and dispute resolution.
- Overseeing cash flow, WIP reporting, and final account settlement across projects.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong background within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor in the UAE.
- Extensive experience managing commercial teams on large scale projects.
- Proven record of protecting margin and resolving disputes.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. MRICS desirable.
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