Commercial and Contracts Manager

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a well-established construction and engineering company in the UAE to recruit a Commercial & Contracts Manager. The position will play a key role in safeguarding the commercial performance of the business by providing strategic oversight across contracts, project finances, claims, risk and commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing complex construction contracts, with particular expertise in FIDIC, commercial negotiations, claims, cost management and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Drive commercial strategies to protect project margins and maximise financial performance.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, forecasts and cost-to-complete.
• Identify opportunities for cost recovery and value optimisation. Contracts & FIDIC
• Review and negotiate construction contracts and advise on contractual risks.
• Manage FIDIC-based contracts, contractual obligations, notices and variations.
• Ensure appropriate contractual records and documentation are maintained. Claims & Dispute Resolution
• Lead claims, variations and EOT preparation and negotiations.
• Assess contractual entitlement and support resolution of commercial disputes.
• Coordinate with legal and project teams on complex claims and arbitration matters. Risk & Subcontracts
• Identify and mitigate key commercial and contractual risks.
• Lead commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure subcontract terms are aligned with the main contract. Leadership & Reporting
• Lead and develop the commercial and contracts team across projects.
• Work closely with finance, planning, procurement and project teams.
• Report key commercial risks, claims, profitability and contractual exposure to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field. - 15+ years’ experience in commercial and contracts management within construction/engineering.
• Strong experience in high-value contracts, FIDIC, negotiations, claims, EOTs and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, commercial risk and project profitability.
• Experience managing subcontracts and commercial teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/contract management systems.
• MRICS or equivalent is preferred. Contract management certification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Attractive Salary & Benefits